Title: 7 Natural Supplements That Can Help With Sleep and Menopause | Psychology Today
Headings: 7 Natural Supplements That Can Help With Sleep and Menopause
Michael J Breus Ph.D.
7 Natural Supplements That Can Help With Sleep and Menopause
Treating sleep disruptions and menopause symptoms naturally.
THE BASICS

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Magnolia bark: the ancient sleep booster and stress beater
The magnolia plant has an ancient history as a therapeutic compound in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean medicine, used to promote sleep and relaxation, to ease anxiety, and to treat allergies and asthma, among other conditions. ( I’ll be sharing a full profile of the therapeutic powers of magnolia bark soon, so check back to learn all about the benefits of this supplement.) Research shows the bioactive compounds in magnolia bark can reduce the time it takes you to fall asleep, and can increase the amount of time you spend in both REM sleep and NREM sleep. Magnolia lowers levels of adrenaline, making it an effective natural sleep aid for people who tend to be wired or stressed. Magnolia bark can be highly effective as a stress-reliever and anxiety-soother. Research indicates that one of the active compounds in magnolia bark—honokiol—works as effectively as the drug diazepam to treat anxiety, without the same risks of dependency or side effects.