Insomnia can be caused by: *Psychoactive drugs or stimulants, including certain medications, herbs, caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, MDMA and modafinil *Fluoroquinolone antibiotic drugs, see Fluoroquinolone toxicity, associated with more severe and chronic types of insomnia *Restless Legs Syndrome can cause insomnia due to the discomforting sensations felt and need to move the legs or [...]
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The hormone melatonin has been credited with almost magical abilities from improving sleep to preventing osteoporosis, arthritis and other disabilities that are related to aging. Can melatonin perform all these wondrous feats? Melatonin has a direct effect on sleep, certainly, but most of the other benefits are due to Serotonin, from which melatonin is formed.

Along with enhancing mood and relieving insomnia, tryptophan has many other health benefits. There is a lot of evidence that tryptophan may help to alleviate migraine headaches and irritable bowel syndrome. Tryptophan can also help those people who are trying to lose weight by decreasing cravings for carbohydrates that usually…

Serotonin has not only been shown to regulate sleep, but it also is responsible for controlling mood, including feelings of optimism, relaxation, general sense of well-being, and the ability to focus and concentrate. When serotonin levels drop, it can lead to a lowered mood, which is what people experience with…







