CountryGal

Everyone needs to pull an all-nighter from time-to-time, but people who regularly skimp on z's can't undo sleep deprivation's detrimental effects by simply hitting the snooze button on weekends, says a new study in the journal Science of Translation Medicine. You may think you feel better after sleeping in on a Sunday morning, but it is short lived, according to the study. Continuing to ignore your body's need for sleep has a cumulative effect on performance because lack of sleep raises levels of the stress hormone cortisol and affects a person's ability to respond to stimuli, says Catherine Darley, ND, founder of Seattle's Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine.  Sleep also plays a key role in mood regulation and overall physical and mental functioning. But there is good news if you need help falling asleep!  Try natural care supplements for sleep made with melatonin or tryptophan, or try an herbal health supplement with valerian.

I can personally vouch for Swanson's Dual Release Melatonin. My daughter also uses the same Swanson's Dual-Release and it helps her fall asleep, and she says it helps her stay sleeping through the night. She says she is so much more rested and can deal with the day-to-day stress of her job. She also shares it with her boyfriend.

I'd love to hear what has worked for you or if you have a suggestion on any of Swanson's stress relief & sleep products that have helped you fall asleep by reducing day-to-day stress.