Melatonin for Insomnia

By Florence Cardinal, Health Guide Tuesday, May 20, 2008

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A study done in Sheffield, England, shows that critically ill patients get a better night's sleep when given melatonin. Dr. Richard S. Bourne of Northern General Hospital in Sheffield tested the efficiency of melatonin when compared with a placebo. Those who took the placebo managed 2....

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Sue

5/22/08 1:31pm

Thanks for this update on research and its findings. Any members out there want to jump in and discuss?

All the best, sue

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