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Tinnitus and Melatonin to help you sleep
by: Simon Healy
Melatonin Can Help Improve Your Sleep And Your Tinnitus.
A daily supplement of Melatonin may help improve your tinnitus and sleep
patterns.It certainly has in my case since I’ve been taking it over the
last 6 months after having extremely loud Tinnitus for the last 14 years.
Melatonin is actually a hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland which
is situated in the centre of your brain. Melatonin which is stimulated by
the onset of darkness at nighttime is a very important factor in the human
body’s circadian cycle or your internal body clock.
In most people melatonin is produced to help regulate our sleeping and
waking cycles but scientistcs have found that as people get older the
amount produced is smaller and that this may be the reason why young
people have less problems with their sleeping patterns than older ones.
Other studies have shown that melatonin has also helped people with
tinnitus who develop irregular sleep patterns and does not have the
hazards and side effects of prescription sleeping pills. Melatonin can
also strengthen your immune system as well as reduce the free radicals in
your body.
Who Can Take Melatonin?
Melatonin is like a natural nightcap and people with tinnitus can really
benefit from using it regularly. Others people such as travellers, those
suffering from mild sleep disorders and the aged have found that it has
restored their circadian rythms and sleep cycles as well as giving them
lots of energy.
The right dosage shold be prescribed by your Doctor and will differ from
person to person. Normally Tinnitus sufferers can start with a smaller
dosage taken before bed-time each night and then work your way up to
larger doses if required.
Are there any side-effects to taking melatonin?
According to various studies about 10 percent of people who have taken
melatonin under trials have reported symptoms such as bad dreams,
headaches, morning fuzziness, mild depression, and a lowered sex drive.
Personally I have not experienced any of these side effects however this
is why you should see and consult with your Doctor before beginning any
trial of melatonin to help with your sleep patterns.
Should certain people avoid it?
Yes people such as women who are pregnant, nursing young infants, those
with severe allergies, people with cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma
and lastly healthy children as they are already producing plenty of
melatonin naturally.
Is melatonin safe?
Melatonin is very safe and is one of the least toxic substances known and
there have been very few complaints about the drug to official authorities
after extensive testings. These complaints were mostly to do with
melatonin causing drowsiness and a slower reaction times in certain
individuals.
When should the dosage be administered?
Melatonin should be taken just before you go to bed. About half an hour is
recommended. If you are traveling on a long journey or plane trip you can
take a dose of melatonin before your flight.
It’s important you take it at regular times as melatonin has a significant
role in setting your body’s daily clock or circadian rythms.
What are the usual ingredients in melatonin capsules or tablets?
Pure Melatonin plus standard tablet fillers and binders such as Di-Calcium
Phosphate Anhydrous, Stearic Acid, Micro-Crystallin Cellulose, Silicon
Dioxide, and Magnesium Stearate
Melatonin combined with a Tinnitus masking soundtrack during the night is
the best way I have found to to ensure I get a great night’s sleep and
it’s one of my top recommended ways of dealing with Tinnitus and sleeping
issues.
About The Author
Simon Healy is an online marketer and international aid worker who
contracted Tinnitus in 1992. He has written a comprehensive free site for
Tinnitus sufferers around the world that provides useful tips and
techniques for dealing simply with Tinnitus called
http://www.RingingInEars.net
This article is the copyright of Simon Healy.
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