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SLEEP PROTOCOL
Why You Aren't Sleeping (And What You Can Do About It!)
Key Words
sleep, insomnia, sleepless, sleep apnea, anxiety, pain, menopause, perimenopause, sedatives, tranquilizers
For something that each and every one of us experiences virtually every single night, much of the landscape we call sleep remains uncharted territory. Why do we even need to sleep? The answers range from giving the body down-time to relax and rebuild, to storing new memories, to engaging in sub-conscious problem solving. All these things are true, but it still doesn’t fully unravel all the mysteries of why we need sleep or even define what it is.
However, we don’t have to uncover all of sleep’s secrets to know one thing for certain: bad things happen to our health if we don’t get a solid amount of healthy, restful sleep. In this week’s article, we are going to talk about why many people don’t get the replenishing sleep they crave, and how clinically studied herbal formulas can have a tremendous impact in addressing minor sleep problems, or even insomnia.
Importance of Sleep
Sleep habits in America have been deteriorating over the last century. According to the 2010 Sleep in America poll (National Sleep Foundation), most Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep a night during the work week. When asked how often they could say “I had a good night’s sleep,” 15% of the respondents replied rarely or never, while 12% said they slept well only a few times a month. This means almost 1/3 of the people surveyed aren’t getting good quality sleep the majority of the time! And when asked if they thought they were getting enough sleep to function well, again, almost 1/3 of the respondents said “no.”
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Just Ask Terry . . .
Q. Dear Terry, “I have many symptoms of low serotonin levels. My doctor wanted me to take antidepressants but I don’t want to use them because I’m afraid of becoming addicted. Can you suggest something natural that would help increase my serotonin levels?” Jim B. Rhinelander, WI
A. Dear Jim, You need to discuss with your doctor your reasons for not taking antidepressants and your plan to use natural interventions to address this issue. The best health outcomes are achieved when health care providers and their patients are all aligned. That said, there are several natural options for addressing low serotonin levels and improving mood. One suggestion is the amino acid tryptophan, 500 mg 1 to 3 times daily, and St. John’s wort extract, standardized to 0.3% hypericin, 1 capsule three times daily. Additionally, you might find chemotyped plant oils helpful. Chemotyped plant oils are highly concentrated. For example, in some cases it can take 8 tons of plant material to create one liter of oil. Make sure any plant oils you use are “chemotyped.” That means the oil has been purified, safety tested and “fingerprinted” to be the correct plant type and species. One formula I particularly like combines mandarin, basil and verbena chemotyped oils. It is excellent for improving mood and helping you feel calm and happy. You can read more about chemotyped plant oils in my article, Medicine of the Future: 100% Pure Chemotyped Plant Oils.
Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.
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Terry's healthy comment of the week:
Did you know you can help heal yourself by simply massaging your own hands several times a day?
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria:
Set the Tone
When you wake up in the morning, do you expect the goodness of God in your life? Do you set the tone of the day for success, favor and blessing?
It doesn't matter what happened yesterday, last week, last month or last year; today is a new day. This moment, you have the power to make a change in your life. Things may be bad all around you. People may be negative, complaining and discouraged, but don't let that spirit rub off on you. Instead, choose to bless the Lord at all times. Let His praise continually be in your mouth. Remember, the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn shining brighter and brighter until the full day.
Stay determined to set the tone for each new day by speaking words of faith over your future. As you do, you'll enlarge your vision and make room for God to do amazing things in every area of your life!
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, I choose to bless You at all times. I choose to set the tone to receive Your favor, grace and mercy. Thank You for Your faithfulness to me at all times. I choose to constantly speak Your praises! In Jesus' Name. Amen!
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