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Hi,
Does anyone have any recommendations for a sleep aid (herbal) that I could take to help me get to sleep before 10pm? I start to feel my best around this time of night and can't get to sleep before 1-2am. I have adrenal fatigue and I would like to get to sleep a couple of hours before midnight to help my adrenals and liver too! Hopefully one that doesn't make you feel drunk, tired or groggy the next day like kava.
Also, are there any adrenal fatigue sufferers on this forum? I have been to the adrenal fatigue forum and some people are taking isocort (didn't help me or I didn't give it long enough of a chance) and cortef. I don't want to take hormone supplements. The DSF (de-stress formula) by Nutri West has helped me tremendously, if only I could make sure I keep it in supply. My chiro said I would need to take it for about a year to see the end result. These are adrenal rebuilders. I am trying to stay as natural as possible! I know most candida sufferers have had issues with their adrenal glands and this is why I am posting this message here.
Thanks,
Robbie
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- Re: I can't get to sleep before 10pm... #17329
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MoreThis is a reply to # 313,264Hi Robbie,
Can you tell me what the signs/symptoms of adrenal fatigue are and how you diagnose that? (Are there any real tests for it etc?). Ya see, I can never get to sleep - not even late. It's tough. Insomnia's my major complaint.
I don't know of any good sleep aids either besides the drug ones. Magnesium with some manganese is supposed to be good - but sometimes when my yeast is acting up, magnesium makes me wired. Weird. Also, drinking a lot of room temperature water (not near meal-times though) can help you to sleep by removing some yeast toxins. Thanks for any info.
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- ornithine MatrixV
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This is a reply to # 313,265Hulda Clark e recommends ornithine to help you sleep.
Check out the livercleanse pages for peoples reactions to it.
Also, parasites can be a major cause of sleepless nights according to Hulda, as the acid they produce (their bodily excretions) runs through your body keeping you awake.
xoLeah.
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This is a reply to # 313,264One of the things I have noticed is when I eat a more alkalizing diet and get a little exercise I fall asleep no problem by 10 and usually sleep through the night (unless I am a huge stress ball from something going on in my life) I take melatonin with warm milk when I'm stressed and it usually works.
Good luck, I hope you find an answer because this healing period of sleep is so important.
Deborah - 5 HTP and gotu kola? mamaloco
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This is a reply to # 313,264I'm a night owl with adrenal fatigue also. I've heard from people that melatonin helps in getting to sleep at night with no drowsiness in the morning. I like 5 HTP myself and take 50 mg before bed. I like 5 HTP the best. It helps to get to sleep but doesn't make you too drowsy (like say, benedryl which makes me pass out, drooling..) and I awake clear headed in the morning. It is also used for Depression and weight loss.
I have adrenal problems (*STRESSFUL LIFE*) and have been taking gotu kola for 3 weeks (Shelley says feeds adrenals) and noticed a calmer, more clear headed feeling with its use.
I've found gotu kola more helpful than even the acute stress homeopathic concoction my chiropractor gave me.
Still have a hard time getting to bed before midnight though...its my ON time....I feel my best at night...its challenging to change that behavior. I'm working at it.
Good luck, Audrey- Re: 5 HTP and gotu kola? golfskiyoga
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This is a reply to # 313,279I too have taken 5HTP. My usual dose is 150 mg or 3 caps. You sleeo like a rock and wake up with a smile. 5HTP is a serotonin precursor so it feeds your brain but no sedative hangover.
Your parasites need to be addressed. They are a major stress on your body and can keep you busy grinding your teeth while you should be soundly sleeping. Get busy with a parasite cleanse and repeat it once or twice a year depending upon what your exposure levels are.- What is 5HTP? gp
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- Thanks everybody; Parasite issue & g... Robbie
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This is a reply to # 313,325Thanks everybody,
November of 2002, I gave myself a enema and to my surprise, I expelled 2 handfuls of white spaghetti looking stuff(parasites) I use a coliander/strainer to catch what comes out. Yhis freaked me out so I bet my main problem is parasites, Hum? The symptoms of candida & parasite are similar and I haven't been testes for either but I know I have weak adrenal through a ASI test. Well, I could buy the bulk gotu kola from my health food store but how do I prepare it? Also, I am taking Holistic horizons Bowel Cleanse and I have a parasite tinture but don't know when to use it. Do I add it to the holistic horizons shake or wait for about 1 hour or 2? I heard melatonin makes you groggy the next day, is this true to anyone? I have some 5 htp in my supplement bag so maybe I will get it out and use it if it hasn't expired.
Shelleycat, how do you feed the adrenals? I didn't catch that post. I would sure like to read it. I am tired of waking up tired. It really seems like I am detoxing because I am having these ups & downs. Some days I wake up energetic and ready to go, then other days I wake up feeling foggy & tired. This has been happening within the past 2-3 weeks since I have really gotten my diet under better control and the ACV, DETOX!!! My body most be drawing the energy from my organs and regulating itself, (the power of positive thinking!:)smiles
Thanks all,
Robbie - Re: What is 5HTP? golfskiyoga
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This is a reply to # 313,3255 HTP is a serotonin precursor which is made from the bean plant. It helps your body make happy brain chemicals and helps you sleep.
Since tryptophan was banned in the 80's due to contamination people have switched to 5 HTP.
It is available at vitaminshoppe.com and is pretty cheap
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This is a reply to # 313,264Sounds like it's not just adrenal (Did you get my reply on how to feed the adrenals?) :) but also an upset to your circadian rhythm. It'd be a good idea to wake as close to dawn as possible and do some sun gazing. This resets the body clock. Do this for several days in a row. Try to watch the sunset too if you can. At night, start to wind down at around 9:30 - turn off the TV, dim the lights, meditate. Tell yourself all thru the day that you will be in bed asleep by 10:30 pm. - Re: I can't get to sleep before 10pm... Growing Gratitude
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This is a reply to # 313,264What works for me is have lights bright in the day, lights low at night, so my pineal is in tune with what my plans are for my life.
Then I recommend Melatonin. They are sold in 3 mg capsules. You can actually take a porton, say a quarter and start off with that. If you are really hyper, take up to 3 or even 5 mg.
Be aware, the three people I have talked about Melatonin with, who took it had nightmares at one time or another. I do too, but reading about the benefits of supplementing this hormone and it's effectiveness in getting me to sleep is worth it.
Good Luck!
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