Find out about different over the counter sleep aids and natural remedies. When I test new ones, I write about my experience here and take a closer look at what scientists and sleep experts say about the ingredients, side effects and their potential to help you sleep better.
Two minutes ago, I squeezed a pipette of CBD oil under my tongue. And I’ll be sharing my thoughts on any effects I notice as I write this article. Why …
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I’ve been testing the Natrol melatonin sleep aid for the past month, both to review it and also as part of a wider experiment I wanted to do with a …
For the past week, I’ve been testing ZzzQuil Pure Zzzs, which is the latest sleep aid sold under the Vicks brand. The active ingredients are melatonin, valerian, chamomile, lemon balm, …
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I took the Kirkland Signature sleep aid every night for the last week to see if it would help with both my insomnia and dust mite allergy. The main active …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 it’s considered …
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 …
If you search for over the counter remedies for insomnia or anxiety, you might discover at least one with GABA listed as an ingredient. You can find it on its …
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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 …
Chamomile For Anxiety And Sleep – Does It Really Work? Read More »
Are you thinking about trying valerian to help you sleep or to reduce anxiety? As an insomniac myself, I’ve tested and written about several over the counter sleep aids that …
In the last few years, I’ve noticed a growing number of lavender products: oils, sprays, teas, candles, body creams – it crops up everywhere. Lavender is often sold on the …
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 that it’s any better …
Sominex Herbal is an over the counter sleeping tablet that’s made and sold in the UK. Note that there are two types of Sominex – you can read about my …
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. If you’re …
Kalms Review – Valerian Versus My Anxiety & Insomnia Read More »
If you’re experiencing a difficult period of bad sleep, an over the counter sleep aid might help get your nightly slumber back on track. As a rule of thumb, most …
I recently tried Nytol One-A-Night, which is a popular anti-histamine over the counter sleeping pill. I also tested Nytol Herbal not long ago, so I’ll be comparing the effectiveness of …
Nytol One-A-Night Review: The Knock-Out & Morning Fuzziness Read More »
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 …