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posted 05/20/2008, comment (1)

Melatonin for Insomnia

 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 2.5 hours of sleep, while those on melatonin slept... Read moreChevron
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posted 01/31/2008, comments (0)

Melatonin - The Natural Sleeping Pill

A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H. wrote:  "My husband had trouble sleeping the last few months of his life, and the doc prescribed 1mg of melatonin. He didn't want to put Jim on any more drugs. He was already taking insulin for... Read moreChevron
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