Looking for Insomnia Medication or an Insomnia Natural Treatment? Find out about options that are right for you.
When we have sleepless nights, we can’t be at our best, so finding an insomnia treatment is very important. Insomnia can be caused by a number of factors, and there are various ways to treat it. Prescription insomnia medication is recommended to treat symptoms if you have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder. Over-the-counter products and natural products for occasional sleep difficulty are also available. Since
Intermittent problems sleeping and a sleep disorder such as insomnia are two very different issues, and it is important that you talk to your doctor if you have been experiencing chronic sleeplessness for longer than 6 weeks. This may be a sign of a more serious health condition. Note that if you are looking for an insomnia natural treatment, there are none. Insomnia is a sleep disorder and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any natural treatments to diagnose, cure or prevent a disease such as insomnia.
If you prefer to take a natural product to help you sleep, consider herbal and nutritional dietary supplements that promote relaxation. Although these products cannot treat a sleep disorder like insomnia, they may help if you experience occasional sleep difficulty caused by everyday stress.
Which kind of treatment you choose is between you and your doctor, and it will likely depend on your specific symptoms as well as the causes of your insomnia.
Prescription Insomnia Medication
The two most commonly used classes of prescription insomnia medication are benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines. Both of these medication classes are known as hypnotics.
Benzodiazepines are an older class of prescription medication, and they are also used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. In recent years their use has tapered off because they pose a high risk of dependence. Common benzodiazepines used as insomnia medication include temazepam and diazepam.
The newer class of hypnotics are non-benzodiazepines, and these are more commonly prescribed today. Ambien, Sonata, and Lunesta are some common brand name non-benzodiazepines. They carry a lesser risk of dependency, although psychological dependency sometimes occurs.
Over-the-counter Insomnia Medication
You may not want to use a prescription sleep aid for insomnia. Over-the-counter sleep aids are available which use antihistamines such as diphenhydramine. They do not carry the risk of dependency that comes with many of the benzodiazepine prescription insomnia medication, but they do occasionally lose their effectiveness as usage continues over time. Also, over-the-counter insomnia medication may cause next-day grogginess.
Insomnia Natural Treatment
Because everyday stress is often the main factor in cases of occasional sleep difficulty, there are natural stress-relieving options available. These cannot treat or cure an actual disease or disorder, but sleep difficulty due to everyday stress is a non-medical problem that may be relieved with these products.
Dietary supplements are one form of natural relief for sleep difficulty. The following herbs, vitamins and minerals are some of the most recognized, researched and widely-used for occasional sleep difficulty:
- Melatonin
(N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)
Neurohormone that regulates the sleep/wake cycle. Reduces sleep the time it takes to fall asleep and increases the length of time spent asleep.
Learn more about Melatonin - 5-HTP
(5-Hydroxytryptophan)
Plant-based nutrient that acts as a precursor to the neurotransmitter Serotonin, which regulates sleep function.
Learn more about 5-HTP - Valerian Root
(Valeriana Officinalis)
Natural sedative used to promote fast-acting relaxation to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Learn more about Valerian Root - Hops
(Humulus Lupulus)
Active components provide deep relaxation to relieve occasional sleep disturbances.
Learn more about Hops - Passion Flower
(Passiflora Incarnata)
Natural sedative that relieves occasional nervousness, nervous tension and anxiousness.
Learn more about Passion Flower - German Chamomile Flowers
(Matricaria Recutita)
Calming agent that is used relieve tension and related emotional stress responses.
Learn more about German Chamomile Flowers
As you look over this list of herbs and nutrients, some of the names might strike you as familiar. Many of them work well on their own, but, when they are combined together, promote much stronger sleep effects. Combining several of these and adding them to your wellness plan (e.g., Melatonin to promote a well-balanced sleep cycle, 5-HTP to support healthy sleep function, elevated doses of Valerian Root to promote a restful night's sleep, Hops for deep relaxation, Passion Flower to relieve occasional anxiety, and German Chamomile to calm the nerves) provides a broad spectrum of action that is more effective than dietary supplementation with single-herb/nutrient preparations alone. To learn more about ClarocetPM, a biologically-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for occasional sleep difficulty, visit the ClarocetPM product homepage.
A wellness plan that balances the 7 Aspects of Wellness™ is another form of insomnia natural treatment. A balanced lifestyle that addresses all 7 major life areas—Emotional, Physical, Occupational, Social, Environmental, Spiritual and Intellectual Wellness—can help manage stress and reduce tension. A wellness plan is more than an insomnia natural treatment. It’s a way of life that leads to greater fulfillment, satisfaction and overall health. Click here to discover how to combine ClarocetPM along with the 7 Aspects of Wellness™ for healthy sleep function.
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Emotional Wellness Resources on the Web:
123 Feel Better Life Change System [123FeelBetter.net]
The Wellness Channel [TheWellnessChannel.us]
Health and Wellness Articles, Tips and Resources [InsightJournal.com]
Herbs and Vitamins for Anxiety [InsightJournal.com]
Alternative Medicines That Can Help [TheHealthCenter.info]
Anxiety Resource Center [InsightJournal.com]
Stress Resource Center [InsightJournal.com]
Depression Resource Center [InsightJournal.com]
Social Anxiety Guide to Emotional Wellness [NCHW]
