What Helps Sleeping on Planes
Sleeping on Planes, or lack thereof, is disrupted by voluntary muscle relaxation during the REM phase of sleep making sleeping upright difficult.
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Natural Remedies That May Help Sleeping on Planes
Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain’s pineal gland. It works with your body’s circadian rhythm, as well as, regulates body temperature, blood pressure and hormone levels. Production naturally decreases with age. Melatonin is commonly used as a treatment for sleep disorders including jet lag and insomnia.
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Valerian Root
Valerian is a tall, flowering grassland plant, Valeriana officinalis, native to Europe and Asia. Its roots and rhizomes have been used since the ancient Greeks and Romans to treat anxiety and insomnia. By increasing gamma-Aminobutyric acid levels, also known as GABA, Valerian has a calming effect and is used in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, depression, headaches and menstrual symptoms.
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