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Regardless of the underlying cause of the insomnia, it's important to know that drugs are a very common treatment approach used in our society. Unfortunately, withdrawal from certain medicines such as hypnotics (Ambien, Ambien CR, Lunesta, etc.) may cause rebound insomnia, which means if you stop taking them, the sleeping problems come back. I see this far too frequently in pharmacy practice which is why we are here to offer you nutritional supplements as a supplement to the drugs. Over time, we hope you can work with your doctor to taper off the drugs. With help for tapering off the drugs you may go to www.theroadback.org.
WHAT CAN I DO? Lifestyle Modifications - Transcendental Meditation
How Does It Work in relation to Better Sleep? Transcendental Meditation allows the stresses and worries of the busy mind to be released. The process of meditation allows the overall stress level to gradually decline leading to less worrying. Less worry translates to better sleep. I practice TM twice daily and am amazed by its miraculous ability to calm the mind and keep the mood elevated. The transcendental meditation practice is easy to learn, an enjoyable practice, and it enriches all areas of life. There are more than 600 studies documenting the benefits of the TM program. Go to www.tm.org for more information on how to formally learn the transcendental meditation technique. For another approach to centering and calming the mind, go to www.centerpointe.com for a free demo CD.
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If You Are Trying to Taper off Sleeping Pills, you will need help. It is not an easy thing to do. For help with tapering off medications go to www.theroadback.org and always consult with your physician. The views of nationofhealth.com or theroadback.org are not meant to substitute for the medical advice of a licensed physician. The products you need to help with the challenging tapering process can be found at the roadback website.
Remember, if you cannot sleep, don't be afraid to get out of bed and try again in fifteen minutes or so. Go to another quiet, dimly lit room and try reading a book or taking some deep, abdominal breaths for a few minutes. Then go back to bed and try again.
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