Melatonin and cortisol are important hormones in the management of the sleep and stress cycles. Many people take melatonin in supplement form to help them fall asleep. While this may work for a while, often the results disappear within a short period of time. Why isn’t melatonin always helping me sleep? Watch the video to find out.
To summarize, there are TWO main reasons why you can’t sleep at night:
1. A True Melatonin Hormone Imbalance.
This is common for women going through menopause or individuals taking anti-depressants. These two scenarios indicate an issue along the serotonin-melatonin pathway. In these cases, taking melatonin can help improve mood, and support sleep management.
2. An overactive nervous system.
Your mind is too active! After rushing around all day, the toll on your body physically, mentally and emotionally can be draining. This leaves your nervous system in a state of high alert late into the evening (and sometimes even overnight!). You may be restless, dreaming a lot, or just wide awake all night. In these particular cases, melatonin may work for a while, but will eventually stop working. There is no melatonin imbalance causing your sleep troubles. Read about the relationship between sleep and mood disorders in adults and children.
Time to look for something else! Natural herbal formulas for sleep are very gentle and can often be the only solution you need. They don’t have major side effects or create dependence like the conventional sleep options. If you are interested, book a consult today and sleep better tonight.