Sleep Aids - Natural and Herbal Supplements and Remedies

Many people, at some time in their lives, experience difficulty with sleep; some on a nightly or weekly basis. Stress, polyuria and depression are but a few contributing factors to insomnia, along with a lack of the body's natural production of the hormone melatonin. Excessive consumption of alcohol is also known to contribute to sleep pattern disruption.

Many herbs such as valerian, chamomile, lavender, hops, and passion-flower are believed by some to help overcome sleep problems.

Valerian has undergone multiple studies and appears to be modestly effective... Insomnia may be a symptom of magnesium deficiency, or low magnesium levels, but this has not yet been proven. A healthy diet containing magnesium can help to improve sleep in individuals without an adequate intake of magnesium. (Wikipedia 2010)