AmbeSleep is a sleep aid- sleeping pill which contains the common active ingredients Valerian root extract and melatonin. It costs about $30 a bottle.

Many theorize that Melatonin can be used as a sleep aid. Melatonin is a hormone that occurs naturally in people. It's level in your body peaks at night-time. It is triggered by darkness and levels remain elevated throughout the night until light eventually decreases it. It is for this reason, melatonin has been studied for use as a sleep aid. The problem is, most studies have shown that it is no more effective than a placebo. Some positive results have been shown in treating jet lag. It’s unclear whether simple light exposure is more effective than melatonin. Long term effects are not known.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant, with sweet scented pink and white flowers. The flowers bloom in the northern hemisphere of Europe and North America from June to September. Valerian has been used as a medicinal herb since at least the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. It is native to both Europe and North America, and has been used in many cultures around the world as a mild sedative and sleep aid. During World War II, English citizens received prescriptions for valerian root to help them endure the air raids.

Valerian is used to combat sleep disorders, restlessness, anxiety, and as a muscle relaxant. It is thought to work best when taken over longer periods, though its short-term use is common. Valerian root is not as potent a sleep herb as others, including prescription medications, but it does have less side-effect.

Commentary and Opinion: In my many years of experience with insomnia and sleeplessness, I have found that sleeping pills and sleep aids do one of two things: knock you out for short periods of time, followed by an unpleasant, groggy hangover, or they do nothing at all.

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