Latest Health Forum Topics:

  • is oolong tea the same as wu long tea? (5 posts)
  • Do cavities always get worse even if taken care of? cuz I can't get to a dentist...? (6 posts)
  • why would I sneeze after being sick in the hospital? (3 posts)
  • what should i do? (9 posts)
  • Bates method of eye excerises ? (3 posts)
  • How old were you the first time you had intercourse? I was 16.? (16 posts)
  • Do the foods you eat effect the smell of semen? (7 posts)
  • what is a papsmear for & how is it done? (3 posts)
  • Can anyone recommend medication to combat fear of flying? (21 posts)
  • stomach problems...what could the cause be? (4 posts)
  • Teaching abstinance in schools... does it lower rates of STD's? (7 posts)
  • help me, my life is a mess? (6 posts)
  • Do you have to keep condoms in the cold? or warm? or what? (9 posts)
  • What is a tissue located in the hypodermis subcutaneous? (4 posts)
  • question about HIV/AIDS? (7 posts)
    		•

     

    Melatonin

    Melatonin (5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine) is a hormone that springs up naturally in human body. At night melatonin is secreted by a tiny, pea-sized organ at the center of our brains called the pineal gland to aid our bodies regulate our sleep-wake cycles.
    Melatonin regulates the body's circadian rhythm, our internal 24-hour time-keeping system which plays an necessary role in controlling when we fall asleep and when we wake up.
    Darkness stirs up the release of melatonin and light suppresses its activity in our nervous system. While our pineal gland is capable of producing melatonin for the entirety of our lives, scientists have noticed evidence which suggests melatonin production slows down as we age.
    Scientists believe this is why younger people tend to have less difficulty with sleeping than older people.
    In addition to occurring naturally in the body, melatonin has also been synthesized in the laboratory and is obtainable as a supplement without a prescription in health food and drug stores in the United States for various years, but Melatonin is not regulated by any government agency.
    Because it's contained naturally in some foods, the U.S. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 allows it to be sold as a dietary supplement, which do not need to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or controlled in the same technique as drugs.
    However, since melatonin items have not been approved by the FDA, their safety, purity and effectiveness can't be guaranteed.
    Melatonin has been used successfully in the treatment of a lot sleep associated disorders.
    It is particularly effective in treating delayed sleep-phase disorders, and has also been very helpful in treating and preventing jet lag and jet lag’s resulting insomnia.
    The proper dosage varies greatly from person to person. Pills are obtainable in a range of doses (commonly from 1mg to 3mg). It is typically suggested to commence with a minute dose (around 1mg) and work your technique up to larger doses if necessary.
    Melatonin should only be taken at nighttime; it's usually the bulk effective when taken about thirty minutes prior to going to sleep.
    If you're traveling across multiple time zones and wish to use melatonin to counteract the effects of jet lag, you may want to take a dosage prior to getting on your flight and a higher dosage prior to going to bed.
    If you commonly sleep during the night, melatonin should not normally be taken during the day, and vice versa, due to melatonin’s role in adapting the body's internal clock.
    When thinking about using melatonin as a sleep help there are various issues that everyone should be concious of.
    First, although it's available over the counter and has been used for various years without instances of severe side effects, the use of melatonin has not yet been confirmed to be harmless by a regulatory body authorized to do so. Of particular concern is the lack of information regarding melatonin’s interaction with other medications.
    Melatonin is for adult use only. Not for use by children, teenagers, or pregnant or lactating women. If you have an auto-immune disease, diabetes, a depressive disorder, epilepsy, leukemia or a lymphoproliferative disorder, or are taking an MAO inhibitor, confer a physician before taking this product.

    Sponsored Ads:

    Related Articles:

    Heart Disease / Heart Disease And Exercise
    / Saw Palmetto To Treat Acne In Teenagers
    Body Detox / Finding The Right Body Detox Product To Make You Clean Inside - Are You Clean In Side?
    Snoring / Snoring In Children
    Bed Bugs / Distinguishing Bed Bugs And Dust Mites Picture
    Low Cholesterol / A Drugfree Way To Lower Cholesterol
    Body Detox / Detox Body In 7 Days With Internal Cleansers
    / Saw Palmetto For Weight Gain Purposes
    Atkins Diet / Atkins And Ketosis
    Herbal Cures / Herbology
    Back Pain / A Primer On Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment
    Healthy Living / Cooking With Oils
    Asbestos / Asbestos Disease
    Acid Reflux / Are There Really Natural Remedies For Acid Reflux?
    Aqua Chi / The Fishy Nature Of Ionic Foot Detox Machines

    Also In This Category:

    Sleep
    - Meditation
    - Sleep Well - Introduction
    - Bedtime Routine
    - Self-Help Sleep Techniques - part 3
    - Introduction - Natural Sleep Remedies
    - Sleep Inducing Music and Sounds
    - Behavioral Changes for Healthy Sleep Habits - part 2
    - Comfort and Posture
    - Chromatherapy
    - A Snoozer’s Guide For A Better Night Sleep
    - Do You Need a Sleep Test?
    - Other Herbs
    - Herbal Remedies and Supplements - part 3
    - Avoid Stimulants
    - What is Insomnia

    Currently Online :

    7 member(s), 32 guest(s):
    Oceanbreeze, Puppet, Rob, ScardyCat, SeaHorse, SpotsNDots, WyleCoyote, Baiduspider+, Google, MSN.com, Cobion.com, Slurp, Speedy Spider

    Search :

    No comments yet
    research purpose disabilities practice myocardial yoga breathing 30 longer rate onlays scoring nasal treating diagnosed fine fitted feeling parathyroid herbology people floor compulsive hips asleep w natural surgeries hospital resorption behavior congestive mixture question healthier pouch financial debt colors one headache brain cardio confidence compound healing working morbid hirsutism ane pharmacies
    Categories: A Child’s Guide to Elderca Calories Dyslexia Metabolism Raising An Autistic Child Childhood Vaccines Hearing Loss Overcome Alcoholism Epilepsy Overcoming Addictions Skin Rejuvenation Stretch Marks Overcoming Addiction Looking Thin Coconut Oil Slipped Disc The Telltale Signs Staying Healthy and Living It Trichotillomania Exercise Yoga Exercise and Body Type Headaches Natural Cures Holistic Medicine Hair Transplantation Antioxidants Complementary Medicine Sleep Physical Therapy Managing Diabetes Treadmills Smoking and Alcohol Holistic Vs Conventional Green Tea Panic Attacks Cellulite Lose Fat Insomnia Congestive Heart Blemishes Sinus Infections Traditional Chinese Medicine Top Health Concerns Today Healthy Living Hearing Aids Hematology Herniated Disc Irritable Bowel Syndrome Losing Weight Medical Billing Mental Health Nursing Nursing Assistant Nursing School Obesity pH Miracle Diet Stopping Snoring Toothache & Tooth Care Wart Removal Weight Loss Allegra Alternative Medicine Alzheimer Anxiety Aqua Chi Bed Bugs Body Detox Bronchitis Cancer Cataract Low Cholesterol Cholesterol Collagen Contact Lenses Dental Assistant Dieting Disability Drugs Healthy You Herbal Cures Stop Smoking Healthy Eating Hot Sheet Hoodia Insomnia Whitening Teeth Wheelchairs Sweating Snoring Sleep Disorder Rhinoplasty Rehabilitation Panic Attacks Nutrition Microdermabrasion Menopause Liver Detox Liposuction Laser Removal