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INSOMNIA
  		•  Insomnia
    NAME: BILL KENT
  		•  Name: Bill Kent
    VALERIAN HELPING YOU TO GET OFF TO SLEEP
  		•  Valerian helping you to get off to sleep
    ALMOND AND FIG TORTE WITH MANGO AND TROPICAL SORBET
  		•  Almond and Fig Torte with Mango and Tropical Sorbet
    WHAT IS MELATONIN?
  		•  What is Melatonin?
    PRETORIUS MELATONIN - 90 TABLETS
  		•  Pretorius Melatonin - 90 Tablets
    BLOOMS VALERIAN HERB-RELAX 2000MG
  		•  Blooms Valerian Herb-Relax 2000mg
    NATURAL NUTRITION SLEEP-EZY - 50 TABLETS
  		•  Natural Nutrition Sleep-Ezy - 50 Tablets
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    Australia
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    WEEKLY NEWS
    Insomnia

    Sleep is a very important aspect for maintaining mental and physical health. Most people require eight hours a night to function properly the next day. However as we get older those sleep requirements are harder to attain as we perform less physical and mental activities. There are many reasons why insomnia occurs which can be due to medical conditions or from particular medications.

    One of the main causes of insomnia is due to psychological reasons as the person may be suffering from depression, anxiety or stress. Often people who suffer from insomnia become worked up before going to sleep out of anxiety of not getting enough sleep.

    If this is the case many products may help to get off to sleep like valerian, st john’s wort or melatonin. It would also be advisable to avoid products which may boost energy before going to bed like chocolate or products which are high in sugar or caffeine. You could also try winding down before bedtime by reading, or having a warm shower to help you relax before getting into bed.
    PROFILE
    Name: Bill Kent

     

    Age: 55

     

    Occupation:  Retired

     

    Lifestyle philosophy: To enjoy life and family.

     

    What products do you use and why?

    Sleep Ezy (Natural Nutrition):  Helps me to get off to sleep without making me feel sleepy in the morning.

    Centrum A-Z (Centrum):  To help me get anything that I may be missing in my diet.

     

    Fitness regime:  I ride my bike every morning for an hour.

     

    Diet structure:  Balanced diet.

     

    What product could you not do without?

    Sleep Ezy (Natural Nutrition):  Without sleep I just can’t function properly and I can get frustrated easily during the day.  This product helps me wake up refreshed and revitalised.
    HOT TOPIC
    Valerian helping you to get off to sleep

    Valerian is a common herb which is indigenous to England.  This particular herb has been found to help alleviate insomnia and improves the quality of sleep.  Valerian also helps by reducing the amount of time taken to fall asleep (sleep latency).  Many (but not all) people find that valerian is an effective, mild sleep aid that permits them to fall asleep faster and to obtain a better night’s sleep without any early-morning drowsiness the following morning.

     

    Muscle cramps are another reason why so many people find it hard to get off to sleep, it seems as soon as they are ready to drift of to sleep they may get a cramp in the legs or a quick spasm which gives them a shock.  The quick spasms in the legs whilst at rest are often known as restless legs which are due to inadequate amounts of calcium and magnesium in the diet.  Otherwise valerian is very effective in reducing muscle cramps and spasm due to its sedative effects on the nerves and muscles.
    HEALTHY BITES
    Almond and Fig Torte with Mango and Tropical Sorbet

    (Serves 6)

    Sorbet is a great alternative to ice cream. Ice cream contains a far greater amount of fat than sorbet. If you haven’t tried sorbet this recipe will give you a great excuse to try a healthier desert that is full of flavour.

    Torte

    • 1/4 cup carob powder
    • 1 cup apricots
    • 1 cup dried dates
    • ½ cup shelled whole almonds
    • 1 cup best quality dried figs
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • ½ tablespoon orange juice
    • 2 litres low fat sorbet/ice-cream

    (2 different flavours, 1 litre of each)

    • 1 ½ punnets blueberries, frozen

    Garnish

    • Tropical fruit
    • Mango coulis

    (Blend 1 mango and ½ cup orange juice until smooth)

    • Mint leaves

    Method:

    1. Blend almonds, apricots, figs and dates in a food processor until resembling rough breadcrumbs. Add zest, orange juice and carob and blend for a further minute.
    2. Remove and place mixture between 2 pieces of greaseproof paper approximately 40cm x 40cm.
    3. Using a rolling pin, roll the mixture to a 2mm thickness.
    4. Remove the top sheet of baking paper and cut 2 discs to the diameter of the spring-form tin you are using.

    To Assemble:

    Cut a piece of greaseproof paper to cover the bottom of the spring-form tin. This dessert is made upside down in the tin. Firstly, lightly cover the bottom with frozen blueberries, then spoon 1 litre tub of slightly soft sorbet on top of the berries, add one disc of fruit and nut mixture on top of the sorbet and freeze for 1 hour to firm up the sorbet. Repeat sorbet, the fruit and nut disc and freeze for 4 hours. Remove from mould and turn up the right way. Garnish with mango coulis, tropical fruits and mint leaves

    Our delicious & healthy recipes are presented by the Golden Door Health Retreat, Queensland, Australia.

     

     
    QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
    What is Melatonin?
    Melatonin is a very effective product for alleviating insomnia in most people. Melatonin is the hormone that profoundly initiates sleep. Dozens of clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of melatonin for facilitating sleep. It reduces the time taken to fall asleep (known as sleep latency), helps to prevent re-awakening during sleep, improves the quality of sleep (both deep sleep and REM sleep) and reduces restlessness during sleep and increases the vividness of dreams. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for insomnia, melatonin does not produce next-morning drowsiness or fatigue. Some people are cured of insomnia by taking melatonin several hours before retiring, while others are only cured when they take melatonin one hour before retiring.
    NEWSLETTER
    Pretorius Melatonin - 90 Tablets

    Helps relieve sleeplessness after long distance flights. Helps relieve stress, nervous tension and mild anxiety.
    Helps relieve insomnia (sleeplessness).
    Helps provide stamina and endurance when taken in the morning.

     

     

    Click here to find out more about this product 

     

     

    Thexton Price: $18.80

     
    NEWSLETTER
    Blooms Valerian Herb-Relax 2000mg

     

    Blooms Valerian (2000mg) is a natural and gentle herbal sedative which helps promote restful sleep. Valerian has been used for centuries to provide temporary relief of nervous tension and to improve the quality of sleep. For the relief of insomnia, Valerian is a natural alternative. It provides relief of menstrual cramps and gently soothes away the effects of stress. Blooms Valerian can also provide temporary relief of intestinal cramps and sciatica.

     

    Click here to find out more about this product

     

    Thexton Price: $16.58

     

     


    NEWSLETTER
    Natural Nutrition Sleep-Ezy - 50 Tablets

    The Natural Relief for Insomnia or Poor Sleep. When adequate sleep is difficult to achieve, sufferers often become frustrated and anxious. Mild anxiety itself may be one reason why sleep continues to elude insomniacs. Sometimes, simply breaking the pattern of sleeplessness is a tool, sufficient to re-establish restful sleep.


     

    Sleep-Ezy is a blend of herbs and minerals with mild sedative and muscle relaxant properties which may provide an effective answer to your sleep problems.
    Specially formulated to help relieve insomnia, it has a calming and relaxing effect and helps to relieve nervous tension.

     

    Click here to find out more about this product

     

    Thexton Price: $7.83

     
     
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