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October 02, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Melatonin - The Natural Sleeping Pill
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to... Read more »
Another Breast Cancer Risk Factor? Artificial Light at Night? Pull the Shades!
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...to those with the least. What’s going on here? Melatonin, a hormone that suppresses tumor... Read more »
Sleep deprivation and your health
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...short naps may be beneficial. The food supplement melatonin helps promote daytime sleep.... Read more »
Regular Sleep & Exercise Significantly Reduces Cancer Risk in Women
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...system. Sleep and cancer may relate to the hormone melatonin, which controls quantities of sex... Read more »
Artifical Light Exposure Linked to Prostate Cancer
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...cancer. Researchers speculate that suppression of melatonin production and the immune system may... Read more »
Health Guide
Peptic Ulcers: Lifestyle Changes
...been shown to promote ulcer healing, but they may have other health benefits.Alternative TreatmentsMelatonin is a hormone found in the brain that is normally associated with its role in sleep.... Read more »Insomnia: Medications
...generally harmless for most people. Others have more serious side effects and interactions. [See Box.]Melatonin is the most studied natural remedy for insomnia. A 2005 analysis of 17 melatonin... Read more »Premenstrual Syndrome: Other Treatments
...herb.Ginger Tea. Ginger tea is safe and may help soothe mild nausea and other minor symptoms of PMS.Melatonin. Women with PMS appear to have lower levels of melatonin, a powerful hormone that... Read more »Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
...InsomniaAbnormal levels of certain brain chemicals have been observed in some people with chronic insomnia.Melatonin. Low levels of melatonin, the hormone secreted by the pineal gland, have... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes
...physical benefits:Improvements in well-beingImproved sleep -- some research has reported an increase in melatonin levels in experienced meditators. Melatonin is important in regulating the... Read more »Medications
...day. Ramelteon works like a natural substance called melatonin that is produced by your body. It... Read more »
...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: melatonin other muscle... Read more »
...nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: melatonin drugs affecting liver... Read more »
...dextromethorphan certain herbal/supplement products (e.g., melatonin, St John's wort,... Read more »
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