TOP NATURAL REMEDIES FOR INSOMNIA

Magnesium Calm non-flavored (as directed, 30-45 minutes before bedtime)

Melatonin (1-3 mg half hour before bed) Helps promote sleep, best used for a short period of time.

Calms Forte (homeopathic, no drugs, take as directed)

Somnapure – herbal blend (2 tablets 30-60 minutes before bed)

Passionflower (500 mg before bed) Helps relax the nervous system and doesn’t cause drowsiness.

Valerian (600-700 mg before bed) Is effective for insomnia, but may be a stimulant for some. It’s pretty amazing that a herbal remedy like valerian root can have the same anti-anxiety effects of prescription drugs without all the serious side effects of psychotropic drugs.

Calcium and magnesium together (500 mg calcium/250 mg magnesium) These minerals work together for relaxation.

Vitamin B12 (1500 mcg daily) Vitamin B12 supports cellular function and a deficiency can cause insomnia.

Diffuse lavender EO before bed and during sleep to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

Eat melatonin-rich, sleep-inducing foods like bananas, cherries, ginger or radishes as a bedtime snack.

NATURAL ANTIHISTAMINES

Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine. One study suggests taking 2,000 mg. or more daily.

Allergy Health contains 4 of these natural histamines (Amazon Choice product)

Boiron Children’s Sabadil for hayfever, itchy and water eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy throat and nose (Amazon Choice product)

Bromelain is popular for swelling or inflammation, especially of the sinuses and following injury or surgery.

Quercetin is a natural antihistamine that helps stabilize mast cells to prevent both the manufacture and release of histamine.

Stinging nettle leaf blocks histamine receptors. The leaf can function just like Allegra or Claritin with none of the side effects.

Boiron Histaminum Hydrochloricum 30C is a powerful remedy for stopping histamine reactions. (Amazon Choice product)

Euphrasia Officinalis (eyebright herb) has been utilized since the middle ages as a tool for treating all sorts of allergies and allergy related symptoms

Probiotics help balance of gut bacteria and boost a person’s immune system, which can help the body fight off allergies.

Nutritional and Chiropractic care offered by Steven B. Wasserman, a local Chiropractor in Los Alamitos, Dr. Wasserman can provide a consultation to identify the source or cause of your problem and a treatment plan to relieve it. Call us at 562-430-4949 for an appointment.