Category - Sleep-support
Cut Your Chances Of A Fussy Baby: Take B12 During Pregnancy
Mothers who had the lowest level Vitamin B12 during pregnancy were up to 8 times more likely to have a fussy baby that cried excessively.
Low B12 moms may give birth to babies whose nervous systems are less developed. B12 is necessary for the baby to make the fatty nerve covering called myelin. Myelin protects brain cells and allows them to function in a healthy way. Infants with less myelin may be more irritable than other infants.
Good B12 levels are also necessary to make normal levels of melotonin, the sleep hormone. A deficiency of melotonin interferes with normal sleep.
Connections To Postpartum Depression
High needs babies are linked to depressive symptoms in mothers, and having one may contribute to postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is difficult for moms, but may also cause lasting negative effects in children.
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Early Human Development 2011. Birth 2005.
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Dr. Oz: Coffee Bean Extract, California Poppy Seeds, Tyrosine & Natural Remedies
Apple Cider Vinegar Snuffs Out Heart Burn
At Sundrops, we have seen that apple cider vinegar is actually a great quick remedy for heart burn. Even though vinegar is an acid, apple cider vinegar makes quick work of neutralizing the acid in your stomach. A spoonful seems to work well for most people.. Another surprisingly effective home remedy: probiotic "good" bacteria. A lot of our customers are big fans of probiotics for this reason.
L-Tyrosine And Thyroid
Your body makes thyroid hormone out of tyrosine and iodine. Having plentiful amounts of both of these running around your body can pump up thyroid function. The dose is 1500mg of L-Tyrosine twice per day. Kelp is a great source of iodine.
California Poppy Seeds And Pain
There is actually not very much research about the effect of California poppy seed on pain. Though it's related to the opium poppy that morphine comes from, it lacks any compounds that are very similar to opium. It has, however, been used to aid sleep and calm anxiety. Dr. Oz suggests 3/4 teaspoon nightly before bed.
Green Coffee Bean Beats High Blood Pressure
Green Coffee Bean contains an antioxidant called chlorogenic acid that has significantly lowered blood pressure in studies. Roasting coffee destroys a lot of the chlorogenic acid, so green coffee bean is a must. According to the studies, the suggested dose is at least 140mg per day. Also, consider replacing your regular morning coffee with a specially roasted high chlorogenic acid coffee.
Green Coffee Bean and Weight Loss
People lost significant weight without dieting! Follow this link to see the story.
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Dr. OZ : Lemon Balm, Crankiness & Insomnia
On Valentine's Day this week, Dr. Oz recommend Lemon Balm to help with crankiness and sleep disturbance.
Lemon Balm: Stress Reliever
Researchers gave a group of volunteers either 300mg, 600mg, or no Lemon Balm, and then subjected all the participants to stress. Those receiving the 600mg dose were much more resistant to the negative mood effects of the stress, and rated themselves as much more calm and alert. The participants that received 300mg had increased speed of mathematical processing, with no loss in accuracy.
Dr. Oz also pointed to research about the effect of Lemon Balm on insomnia. Scientists gave Lemon Balm supplements to a group of stressed people who had sleep disturbance and mild-to-moderate anxiety. In this group, 70% had relief from anxiety, 85% had relief from insomnia, and 70% had both relief from insomnia and relief from anxiety.
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Psychosom Med 2004. Med J Nutrition Metab.
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Stress, Sleep, and Energy Support
In stressful times, people often find that their energy levels are reduced or that they may have trouble sleeping. Ways to support the body and combat declining energy levels include:
Pantothenic Acid and Vitamin C
These are necessary for your adrenals to be able to manufacture stress hormones. Chronic stress can deplete these and a lowered ability to produce these hormones is often called adrenal exhaustion. If you have inadequate stress hormone production, you will probably feel tired.
Adaptogens
We often recommend the well-studied adaptogenic herbs for people who are worn out from too much stress. This class of herbs, which includes ginseng, seems to re-sensitize your body to its own stress hormones and helps the body and brain adapt to stress. After prolonged stress with chronically high stress hormone levels, your cells may become insensitive to these hormones and the signals they convey. This can leave you feeling fatigued.
Rhodiola
This is a specific adaptogen shown to relieve fatigue due to stress and to restore mental sharpness.
Theanine
Stimulates the brain’s production of alpha waves, making the user feel relaxed but alert and not drowsy.
Sleep
Sleep is often compromised with stress and this further diminishes energy, memory, and capacity to cope with further stress. For those who have trouble sleeping through the night, Sundrops’ Healthy Sleep Support is often helpful.
Relora
A patented combination of the herbs magnolia and phellodendron called Relora has been shown to reduce cortisol levels up to 37%. Cortisol is an important stress hormone that in excess can produce feelings of anxiety, sleeplessness, increased appetite, and weight gain around the middle. The formula Calm & Calmer combines rhodiola, theanine and Relora in one capsule.
For everyone under stress we recommend that you take at least 1800mg per day of the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA from fish oil. Stress increases inflammation in your body, and this is risky to your physical and mental health, as well as your energy levels. Fish oil’s main task in the body is to reduce inflammation.
