Agel Rem

Agel REM is a sleep aid whose key ingredient is Melatonin. Melatonin, a hormone that is created by the pineal gland, assists the sleep/wake cycle. Agel Rem isn't a pill or potion, but a gel strip that when placed on the tongue, melts in your mouth. With a single gel strip, Agel REM delivers 1 mg of melatonin and can help you reset, renew and re-embrace life.

Sleep deprivation is just plain rampant in our modern world. Much of the problem is due to the high paced lifestyle we all have which causes the lack of time to get the sleep we need. Not getting enough sleep on a daily basis can affect our moods, our personal relationships, and definitely our work performance. Here are some common symptoms of sleep deprivation (or not getting enough sleep):

* tiredness, lethargic
* irritability, crankiness, being edgy
* inability to tolerate or handle stress
* problems with concentration and memory (forgetfulness or fuzzy memories)
* behavioral, learning or social problems
* frequent infections (frequent colds/flu)
* blurred vision (also spotted vision)
* vague discomfort (overall discomfort, not specific areas)
* changes in appetite
* activity intolerance

There are quite a few things that a person can do to improve their sleep patterns. Along with Agel Rem here are a few of them:

Relaxation Techniques - Learning some relaxation techniques can help relieve fatigue, anxiety, stress, and tension. This can help decrease blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and decrease oxygen consumption. Mental stress may also be reduced by taking up a new form activity like brisk walking, yoga, dancing, or strength training.

Environment - Be aware of what environment distractions you have in or around your sleeping room. You may want to remove the TV from the bedroom for a more calming and relaxing sleeping environment. Replace bright lights in the bedroom with soft and lesser wattage bulbs. Music can often relax people who have a difficult time sleeping. Find some soothing music and relax before going to bed. Other soothing sounds may be nature sounds like ocean waves, wind, rain, or bubbling water.

Diet - Sleeping on a full stomach makes it difficult to rest well. Avoid eating large meals and high fat foods before bed time. If you need to eat right before bedtime, try eating food with high carbohydrate contents like bread, crackers, or cereal. Avoid high sugar foods. Do your best to avoid large consumptions of fluids before going to sleep and ensure your bladder is empty.

Avoid Caffeine & Alcohol - Caffeine is a mild stimulant. Cola, coffee, tea, and chocolate are high in caffeine. Consuming caffeine before going to bed will make it difficult to fall asleep. Once you are able to fall asleep, any sleep you achieve will be lighter and less satisfying. Caffeine also acts as a diuretic and may result in an increased need to get up during the night due to a full bladder.

Alcohol is classified as a depressant. It can make a person drowsy and falling asleep may become easier. However, by drinking alcohol, a person may sleep lighter and wake up much more frequently. It may also reduce sleep so that a person cannot sleep for as long as needed.

Exercise - Completing some form of daily exercise (walking, stretching, yoga, swimming, etc.) often helps people to sleep better at night. While it is usually recommended to exercise early in the day and to avoid physical activity right before bedtime, there ARE some people who do very well exercising in the evening right before bedtime. I myself happen to sleep better by exercising for 1/2 hour at nighttime (treadmill, strength training, stationary bike), taking a relaxing shower or bath, and going straight to bed. It clears my mind and tires my body enabling me to sleep much better than when I don't exercise in the evening.

Pain Management - If you experience chronic pain, use methods to relieve pain before sleep (find a position your body is comfortable with, soothing massage, medication, etc.). A body that experiences pain will NOT rest or sleep well.

I hope that this list gives you a few new ideas in which to try to get a better night's rest. And don't forget that a melatonin based product like Agel Rem can also promote deep sleep without any side or ill effects.