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African Dream Gel
Assists with sleep disorders and stressful situations
Contains:
African Griffonia extract (5-HTP). 5-hydroxytryptophan, is the
immediate precursor of serotonin. Low levels of serotonin are associated
with sleep problems, depression, anxiety, compulsive disorders (including
eating disorders), restless leg syndrome, migraines, fibromyalgia, and low
pain threshold. Many people that are afflicted with one of those
conditions often have others, which has led some researchers to label them
collectively as "Low Serotonin Syndrome".
Passionflower was used in traditional remedies as a
"calming" herb for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria.
During the early twentieth century, this herb was included in many
over-the-counter sedatives and sleep aids. In Germany passionflower is
available as an over-the-counter sedative (in combination with other
calming herbs such as valerian and lemon balm). It is also used in German
homeopathic medicine to treat pain, insomnia, and nervous restlessness. Today,
professional herbalists use passionflower to help treat insomnia, tension,
and other health problems related to anxiety and nervousness.
Sceletium is
being used successfully by a number of psychiatrists, psychologists and
doctors with excellent results for anxiety states and mild to moderate
depression; and they can also be used by the lay public as supplements to
elevate mood and for stress and tension.
In addition to Sceletium's common
use for the stress an mental fatigue of
modern industrial living, Sceletium has been used as a natural
supplement in:
Low mood, including grey weather
syndrome
Anxiety states, including social
phobia
Irritability in menopause
Improvement in libido, when lack of
libido is from anxiety or low mood
Post-traumatic stress disorder, as
part of a support program
Valerian is a
popular treatment alternative to benzodiazepines (such as diazepam and
alprazolam) and other commonly prescribed medications for sleep problems
because it is considered to be both safe and gentle. In studies of animals
and people, valerian has demonstrated mild sedative and tranquilizing
activity, as well as the ability to relieve anxiety. Generally, studies
have shown that valerian reduces the time it takes to fall asleep and
improves the quality of sleep itself. Plus, unlike many prescription sleep
aids, valerian may have fewer after effects the next day, such as morning
drowsiness. In addition, although not studied scientifically, some experts
use valerian for sleep disturbances related to feelings of depression.
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