The fast, healthy and natural way to get zzzz?s

By Marane Alvior Plaza

Today?s urban lifestyle is getting increasingly stressful because of long working hours and chaotic routines we can?t seem to get away from. Pressure from work is leaving us all exhausted, and our sleeping patterns could be affected sometimes. And yet the idea of relaxation nowadays is chillin? at the late-night bars and coffee shops, keeping us all up all-night, all-week. These factors result in extremely shortened or altered sleeping hours, and it?s definitely not cool.

With the growth of the business process outsourcing sector in the Philippines, particularly with the industry of call centers, more and more Filipinos now have to adjust to a new sleep cycle. According to Dr. Aristotle Anguluan, physician to certain local contact centers, Filipinos are generally known to be early sleepers and early risers. But nowadays, he adds, because of the prevalence call centers, our fellows are now awake at night and sleeping during daytime, totally different from the normal sleeping hours. These people are vulnerable physically because their lack of sleep weakens their immune system.

Sleep deficiency, or the lack of good, healthy sleep has very serious short and long-term consequences. Lack of sleep causes irritability, impatience, lack of concentration and depression. It can also undermine creativity and efficiency and make decision-making process somewhat slow. While the long-term effects of sleep deficiency are diabetes, obesity, hypertension and cognitive problems.

There are many ways to solve these sleep problems such as getting regular exercise, doing meditation, practicing relaxation techniques before bedtime, avoiding sleep-disturbing substances like alcohol and caffeine, and in some cases people resort to prescription drugs. But, prescription may cause addiction and dependence. Furthermore, some drugs may have harmful side effects.

Sleep deficiency cannot be taken for granted, and it should be addressed accordingly. Now, there is a convenient and safe option of taking natural or herbal sleeping sedatives that are healthy for the body and do not cause any side effects. And one of which is the natural sleeping supplement is Sleepasil.

Sleepasil: The fast way to a healthy sleep

Sleepasil is a 100-percent natural dietary supplement used to normalize sleeping patterns. Its unique blend of natural ingredients?melatonin, chamomile, and valerian root?is designed to help your body relax and relieve your mind of stress and anxiety.

Studies suggest that melatonin supplements help induce sleep in people with disrupted circadian rhythms such as those suffering from jet lag or poor vision or those who work the night shift; and those with low melatonin levels such as some elderly and individuals with schizophrenia. While the chamomile and wild jujube have been used for hundreds of years to relieve anxiety, restlessness and to cure insomnia, sending individuals into a deep, healthy sleep. Valerian root (valeriana officinalis) is used for insomnia and sleeping disorders associated with anxiety.

These ingredients are easily broken down and absorbed by the body during sleep. Shortly thereafter, the healthy dose of natural sedatives will put you into a deep healthy sleep.

Sleepasil is not a sleeping pill. Many sleeping pills are composed of strong chemicals that depress the body?s normal functions, causing drowsiness and grogginess upon awakening. Like any product that is ingested into the body, it is absorbed, processed, and expelled within the individuals? normal digestion cycle. There is no ingredient in Sleepasil that will remain in one?s body for an extended amount of time. The ingredients in Sleepasil have no known addictive effects. Unlike sleeping pills, you will be able to wake up in case of an emergency using Sleepasil. This supplement will in no way suppress your ability to react to any situation that may occur in the middle of the night. It just makes you sleep easier, and you can still respond to certain stimuli even though you?re sleeping.

Sleepasil was first introduced to the local market two years ago under the Organica Nutraceuticals. Organica is a marketing and distribution company established in May 2005 by partners Jonas Gonzales and Jose Vergel Reyes, which was initially involved in the distribution of cosmetic products from various suppliers, but later shifted its focus on marketing and distributing dietary supplements. It is now the exclusive distributor of Sleepasil in the Philippines. Sleepasil is manufactured by Boscogen Inc., a GMP-certified pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company in the United States.

Sleepasil is recommended for use by persons 12 years of age or older. The recommended dosage is one to two capsules 30 minutes before bedtime with a glass of water. Sleepasil is available over-the-counter in Mercury Drug, Watsons, and other leading drugstores.