Sleep Aids & Remedies

For the last two weeks, I’ve taken Unisom SleepTabs every night. It’s one of the more popular anti-histamine over the counter sleep aids, especially in the United States. I sometimes test...

I tested the anti-histamine sleep aid ZzzQuil for four nights this week to see if it would help me sleep better. It’s made by Vicks, who also make Benadryl, which is a widely used allergy...

This week I’ve been testing Neuro Rest, an over the counter sleep aid that’s made in the UK. It follows the growing trend of making non-prescription sleep aids with a wide range of...

Vitafusion SleepWell is a sleep aid containing melatonin, passionflower, chamomile, and lemon balm. It’s sold over the counter in the US, where melatonin doesn’t require a prescription as...

I recently took Sominex to help me through a bad patch of sleep, which had started during a spell of unusually hot weather. Many people find it works well because it contains quite a significant...

If you search for over the counter remedies for insomnia, anxiety or stress, you’re likely to see GABA crop up sooner or later. You can find it on its own, or mixed with other relaxation...

It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book for tackling anxiety and insomnia – drink a relaxing cup of chamomile tea. For some people it works wonders; others prefer stronger medication or...

Are you thinking about trying valerian to help you sleep, or to reduce anxiety? Do you have a question about using it properly, the side effects or long-term safety? As an insomniac myself...

In the last few years I’ve noticed a growing number of lavender products in shops: oils, sprays, teas, candles, body creams – it seems to crop up everywhere. It often comes with the...

How often have you stared into the darkness of your bedroom, frustrated that once again you can’t fall sleep? Do you find yourself reaching for another sleeping pill or thinking about trying...

Bach’s Rescue Remedy is an unusual alternative medicine and in some ways a controversial one. It’s widely used around the world, yet has no scientific evidence to confirm its...

Sominex Herbal is an over the counter sleeping tablet that’s made and sold in the UK, and contains valerian, hops and passion flower. I’ve tested a range of herbal sleep aids here, so if...

This past week I’ve been testing out Kalms, hoping they can perform the miraculous and help reduce the anxiety and insomnia that have crept back into my life recently. If you’re looking...

There are many different over the counter sleep aids to choose from, with most falling into one of four main categories: Anti-histamines – usually have the strongest sedative effect. Melatonin...

I recently tried Nytol One-A-Night, a popular anti-histamine over the counter sleeping pill. Two weeks ago, I also tested Nytol Herbal, so I’ll be comparing the effectiveness of both in this...

I decided to try Nytol Herbal for a week in a typical situation where my insomnia flares up: sleeping in an unfamiliar bed in a new house. I know that it takes me a couple of nights to settle into a...

Have you taken more than the recommended dosage of melatonin and are worried about what might happen to you? Taking a melatonin overdose isn’t known to cause death, but it can cause some...

Melatonin might help you sleep better, but it depends on the exact type of sleep problem you experience. Although many take it to help with insomnia, it’s been shown to be most effective in...

Back in 2013, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the recommended Ambien dosage for women should be halved. That meant many women who were used to a dosage of 10 mg...