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Does anyone have any suggestions for herbal or naturopathic aids for a very light / restless sleeper who has to get up early to train and needs all he can get<br /><br />Tks George

You may think this is a joke but ...<br /><br />One thing that has worked well for me when I need to fall asleep quickly is to shift my eyes from left to right, and back again repeatedly. I begin by slowly shifting my eyes as far to either side as possible, then follow with shorter, more rapid movements that usually end up lasting less than a minute. My theory is that this type of movement simply speeds the mind's progression into a REM type sleep.<br /><br />I can't remember exactly how/why I figured this out but it puts me to sleep very quickly every time. I think there is a child's fairy tale that involves counting sheep as they jump a fence that would have the same effect for most. New Zealanders may feel the need to run a cold shower though! <br /><br />I find it especially useful in the middle of the day when I only have time for a very short (2 to 3 minute) cat-nap. It is amazing how many weird and convoluted dreams one can have in such a short time frame. Even more amazing is how refreshed I feel after just a couple minutes of REM.

<!--QuoteBegin-GeorgeD+Jun 14 2005, 03:38 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(GeorgeD @ Jun 14 2005, 03:38 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Does anyone have any suggestions for herbal or naturopathic aids for a very light / restless sleeper who has to get up early to train and needs all he can get<br /><br />Tks George <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />All of the following have worked for me--the last item proved to be the most beneficial:<br /><br />-rooibos<br />-chamomile<br />-scullcap<br />-passion flower<br />-valerian<br />-melatonin<br /><br /><a href='http://www.melatonin.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.melatonin.com/</a>

ZMA (a zinc and magnesium blend vitamin ) is not a bad choice either. <br /><br />

My wife swears by a product called <a href='http://www.calmsforte.com/' target='_blank'>Calms Forte</a>

<!--QuoteBegin-Exrook+Jun 14 2005, 01:55 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Exrook @ Jun 14 2005, 01:55 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->My wife swears by a product called <a href='http://www.calmsforte.com/' target='_blank'>Calms Forte</a> <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />The product contains passion flower, chamomile, oat and hop--all good soporifics.

Check out berryboost.com<br />The product is concentrated elderberry.<br />Besides calming you down there is a longer list of other postive effects.<br />XENO<br />www.GOROW.com

Did you consider training at night and sleeping later in the morning? I usually row at night and fall asleep almost instantly.<br /><br />Also, make sure you aren't ingesting any sugar or caffeine for several hours before bedtime. Nop chocolate ice cream in bed <br />