Valerian for Sleep Support

Sleep. It seems the more we learn about this nocturnal habit, the less we get of it. According to the National Sleep Foundation, some 50 million Americans have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Are you one of them?   

Research shows that sleep is more than  closing our eyes and resting Our brains are busy storing memories, predicting hormones that stimulate growth, order repair and set appetite control, plus renew immune defense and vitality. Thus, poor sleep may mean next day fatigue. Body pains. Memory problems. Lower immune function. And potential weight gain. 

Bottom Line? You need sleep for health! 
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Raising Serotonin Lowers Fibromyalgia Pain

Geometric ConnectionThere are a number of nutrient deficiencies in fibromyalgia. 

Many of the deficiencies are behind the multiple fibro symptoms. Don't expect to feel better unless you supply your body with these missing pieces to support overall health. 

5-HTP is one of those pieces that helps reduce pain in fibromyalgia and less pain is always a good thing! 

Read more about  how serotonin helps fibromyalgia and improves your sleep and mood, too, ion this month's Healthy Exchange. 

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Valerian, An Answer for Anxiety, Muscle & Nerve Pain

Unhappy Face to Happy FaceHerbs are amazing! 

Their ability to protect themselves against the environment  they live in is due to their anti-viral, anti-microbial and antioxidant properties. These health protective benefits can be extracted from the herb and taken to your advantage! Case in point is valerian, a medicinal plant with a long history of use, especially for sleep, pain and anxiety. 
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5-HTP is the Feel Good Nutrient with Benefits!

Sunflower FieldThere are lots of things that make you feel good and put a smile on your face Like chocolate melting in your mouth.  The warmth of sun on your face. Listening to your favorite song. A row of happy flowers. 

 

These moments evoke a sensation in your brain that turns on feel good chemicals and one of those neurochemicals is serotonin 5-HTP helps your body make this happy chemical and offers other benefits, too! 

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Low Vitamin D3 Linked to Disrupted Sleep

The more you learn about vitamin D3, the more impressed you should be! D3 Counting Jumping Sheepis known to help build bones, modify pain and is an important pro-hormone precursor. Since 2009, researchers have also linked low vitamin D3 levels to issues with sleep. Subsequent studies continue to look at vitamin D3 to assess how low, normal and therapeutic levels influence sleep, improve sleep time and quality.

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