Trouble Sleeping?

Trouble Sleeping? Sleep is important because it affects our health and our moods, energy, behaviors, and emotions. Although, there is no real “normal” amount of sleep it is important to get about seven to eight hours sleep.

With lack of sleep you can feel fatigued, and your immune system is not able to defend the body against disease. But there are some natural remedies can help.

Try snacking on a banana or crackers before bed as the level in “serotonin” the hormone that reduces anxiety will help. Melatonin supplements can help you get into a healthy sleep cycle and taking these supplements can actually help improve your sleep.

Valerian can be taken, but the taste is bitter so it is best to put it into some juice or tea.

Try the “super supplements” ginseng and nutrient rich alfalfa and royal jelly.

Chamomile flower, Hops, or Skullcap herbal tea will  help you relax before going to bed.

Avoid stress, when possible, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, pain relievers and over the counter decongestants.

As always, check with your doctor before taking any supplements

Importance of Iodine Supplements

We all need iodine in our diets but many people don’t get enough. And with the majority of diets today many adults
 and children are lacking this vital mineral. Taking iodine supplements are another way to furnish the body.

Our bodies can efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as messengers triggering just about every bodily
 function.  So the presence or lack of iodine will affect every cell in our body.It is important to be aware of a low thyroid function there are some recognizable symptoms that can range from:

extreme fatigue, weight gain, depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts 
 and a variety of skin and hair problems.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you need to talk to your doctor and see if  you are iodine deficient.