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Natural remedy for sound sleep

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L CK of sleep can cause mental and physical disturbanc­es.

Insomnia complicati­ons include: • xack of concentrat­ion • xowered performanc­e at school or work • 3ncrease in stress levels • Poor immunity • yay lead to depression and anxiety

Anxiety and panic disorder

Both conditions are becoming more common in modern life. It is estimated that up to 6.5% of the population has suffered from a diagnosabl­e anxiety disorder. yore people are struggling with the uncomforta­ble and distressin­g symptoms of stress and anxiety.

What is passion flower?

3t is a perennial woody vine with large white and purple flowers, The leaves and roots were traditiona­lly used in the

mericas and later in Europe as a calming herb for anxiety and insomnia, The passion flower’s calming properties help to relax your mind and body, soothes anxiety and stress; it also promotes a restful sleep.

Passion flower with calcium helps you to have restful sleep, Calcium is directly related to our cycles of sleep, is a natural relaxant and has a calming effect on the central nervous system, 3t is essential for good sleep.

Calcium helps the brain use the amino acid tryptophan to manufactur­e the sleep- inducing substances called melatonin, a natural hormone that helps to promote sleep.

In one study, published in the European Neurology Journal, researcher­s found that calcium levels in the body are higher during some of the deepest levels of sleep, such as the rapid eye movement nR7yS phase,

The study concluded that disturbanc­es in sleep, especially the absence of R7y deep sleep or disturbed R7y sleepc are related to a calcium deficiency.

Restoratio­n to the normal course of sleep was achieved following the normalisat­ion of the blood calcium level,

This article is contribute­d by Solaray.

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