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Anxious Sleeplessness

At Pharmasave we see a large number of clients experiencing difficulty sleeping. The health effects of sleep deprivation are far reaching and range from simple drowsiness and poor concentration to depression, weight gain, hormone imbalance and heart issues.

For many, simply supplementing with the hormone Melatonin helps reset their natural sleep rhythm. As we age we produce less melatonin and getting to sleep can be a little more challenging than it once was. Supplementing with Melatonin is an easy solution.

Sometimes, however, sleeplessness is caused by anxiety due to a “busy mind”. In this instance, even though one is tired, as soon as their head hits the pillow all of the thoughts of the day (regardless of whether the day is present, past or in the future) come pouring in and the constant concentration on these thoughts prevent us from reaching a restful sleep.

For the “busy mind” my recommendation is a supplement containing Passionflower. Passionflower has been clinically proven to be effective for reducing feelings of anxiety and invasive thoughts and promoting a relaxed state.

Two supplements which come to mind are Flora’s Sleep Essence liquid and Pascoe’s Pascoflair tablets.  Sleep Essence is a herbal liquid formula containing Passionflower along with other herbal extracts which bring about a relaxed state without any habit forming ingredients. Pascoflair is a Passionflower supplement alone in tablet form providing all the benefits Passionflower has to offer.

If you are suffering from difficulty sleeping it’s important to speak with your doctor or pharmacist about possible causes. Sleeplessness can be caused by some prescription medications and even some over-the-counter medications and your health care professional will be able to determine what will help best.

If it’s a “busy mind” that’s keeping you awake then Passionflower supplements may be just the thing to help you get a good night’s rest.

For more information about sleeplessness and what treatment might be right for you, speak to the Live Well team at Pharmasave.

Dan Cassidy, Nutritional Product Advisor