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Jan 11, 2011, 12:32 AM
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Member Since: Jan 2011
Posts: 95
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Elana05 ...
You may want to investigate an all natural sleep aid / stress reducer by the name of "Melissa" which is put out by a company called "New Nordic, Inc.".
Depending on where you live, if you have a local "CVS Pharmacy" store in your area, they carry it in their natural health supplements section.
I believe that a 60 count package runs around the $28 to $30 USD mark.
Here is the link for it:
http://www.newnordic.com/template/t04.php?menuId=784
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Info on Melissa according to their website:
INNOVATION-
"New natural solution to stress and sleep disorders. Use well known, safe ingredients to calm you down during the day, or prepare for sound, deep sleep. Melissa will make you wake up refreshed and rested, ready to tackle the challenges of the day."
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ADVANTAGES-
- Effectively calms and fights stress
- Induces sleep and promotes deep sleep
- Non drowsy
- Non addictive
- All natural and safe
- Known ingredients, used for centuries
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DOSAGE:
For Sleep disorders; Take 2 to 3 tablets before bedtime. After two weeks use, 2 tablets is sufficient.
For Stress relief; Take 1 tablet during the day, as needed.
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INGREDIENTS PER TABLET:
- Lemon balm (herb) [10:1]: 300 mg ,
- L-theanine: 67 mg,
- Camomile (flower) [5:1]: 100 mg,
- Vitamin B1: 0,48 mg,
- Vitamin B2: 0,55 mg,
- Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide): 6 mg,
- Vitamin B6: 0,68 mg,
- Vitamin B12: 330 µg
- Magnesium: 100 mg
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PROPERTIES OF THE INGREDIENTS:
Lemon Balm
- Relieves stress
- Works synergistically with Camomile to promote sound sleep.
- Reduces sleep disturbance.
L-theanine
- Creates a sense of relaxation within 30-40 minutes.
- Stimulates creation of alpha waves in the brain, causing relaxation and more alertness
- Stimulates the production of GABA, leading to more serotonin and dopamine, both key relaxation agents.
Chamomile
- Well known from the use in teas.
- Effective sleep aid.
Magnesium
- Important for relaxing muscles and nerves.
- Relieves leg cramps.
B-vitamins
- Affects neurotransmitters in the brain, to relieve stress, anxiety and depression.
- Lack of B-vitamins contribute to mood and sleep disturbances.
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PURITY
Free from salt, sugar, lactose, yeast, gluten and soy. No artificial coloring or sweeteners.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
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Once again, it is something to check out since the Benadryl is not meant to be taken several nights in a row. Myself, I have yet to try "Melissa", but I have heard good reviews about it here on the Internet and in vegetarian based culinary magazines.
Best wishes,
vertebrae 
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