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Melatonin, valerian, kava, and others promote sleep naturally

Insomnia is not just having trouble falling asleep, it can also manifest as waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to fall asleep again. Statistics are grim: insomnia is experienced by 95% of adults at some point in their lives.

Insomnia varies in its severity. Transient insomnia lasts only a few nights and is often the result of excitement or minor stress. Short-term insomnia persists for a couple of weeks and stems from major stress or illness. Chronic insomnia is a long-term disorder with many contributing factors, including physical illness, depression, poor sleeping environment, and lifestyle.

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