#b50 complex

Insomnia is such a pain. Having been a sufferer for years, I have as they all say, "tried everything" from aromatherapy and Ayurveda to acupuncture (gasp!) with varying levels of success.

After years of investigation, I have set out a list of the only things that have helped at all. I am finally getting at least 6-7 hours of undisturbed sleep. This is such a break-through that I just have to share it - this is my contribution to mankind:)

Of course, you have to prep yourself for bed and try as far as possible to keep regular hours. Also, run away from caffeine like the plague anytime after 1pm.

The other important and oft overlooked link in the mystery that is insomnia is the combination of the following potent insomnia busters.

B50 Complex

This helps reduce anxiety and stress levels which as you imagine are the enemies of sleep. I used to feel so wound up and frantic with anxiety over imagined calamities and the 'what ifs' which worsened by bouts of insomnia.

Chronically stressed people have low levels of B vitamins which leads to depression which in turn leads to insomnia. This is a vicious merry-go-round you wouldn't want to deal with.

The B50 complex really helped to soothe and relax my mind and mine is as restless as they come. This was a real life saver.

Calcium and Magnesium tablets

You have got to take these 2 babies together - meet the little known sleep boosting duo. Magnesium is cited as the best relaxation mineral there is, period. When taken with calcium, it can perform wonders. It is possible that many people suffer from insomnia as a result of a deficiency in one or both of these minerals.

Zinc tablets

Which brings us to my all-time favorite insomnia buster heavy-weight champion - Zinc in the form of Zinc Gluconate. It turns out that a zinc deficiency is a key culprit in causing insomnia.

Personally, I got the best result after adding Zinc supplements in my cocktail of daily supplements. The change is rather encouraging - I now sleep like a baby until the alarm goes off and wake up refreshed.