Mid-Nite Herbal Supplement: Anytime at Night for Good Sleep

People frequently take for granted being able to have a good night sleep, but nine percent of the American adult population chronic sleep difficulty; falling asleep (insomnia), staying sleep or not being able to go back to sleep is complexity of one or more symptoms, insufficient sleep (or poor quality of sleep) but not a disease. 1, 2 Over one million Americans, eighteen and older (54% of the US adults) experience, occasional sleeplessness a few nights per week or more, according to the National Sleep Foundation. 5Insufficient amount of sleep is detrimental regarding health and driving: “the National Highway Safety Administration reports 100,000 crashes, 40,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities annually from drowsy driving alone.” 10 “Mayo Clinic researchers report an association between gastrointestinal disorder and asleep disturbances.” 13 Also, a lack of sleep link to increased decision mistakes (errors) and poor relations with family, friends, and co-workers. 10 “Insomnia tends to increase with age and affects about 40 percent of women and 30 percent of men.” 3 Statistically seventy-five percent of people sleep less than conventional eight-hour sleep time, experience no problem sleeping or waking. 2 Insomnia is divided into two categories: Sleep-onset insomnia (difficulty falling asleep) and sleep-maintenance insomnia (frequently awakening or inability to stay a sleep). 3 Underlying cause of sleep maintenance insomnia link to a physiologic problem such as sleep Apnea (sleep apnoea or sleep apnoea – Repeated and long episodes one or more breaths missed throughout sleep. 7) awakenings during sleep. 8

Symptoms of insomnia include decreased alertness, sleepiness, fatigue, decreased performance, poor concentration, depression during the day and night, overly emotional (state) and muscle aches. Symptoms of insomnia can be temporary (acute insomnia – Persisting for a few weeks or months without being treated 2), related to stress, illness, pain, diet, medications and disruption to circadian rhythms (“Is a roughly – 24 – hour cycle in the physiological process of living beings.” 4). However, chronic insomnia (Lasts longer than three months – 2) or persistent symptoms experts recognize a greater mortality risk than smoking, heart disease, and high blood pressure. 3 “More than 20 million Americans report having some chronic form of insomnia that keeps them from sleeping well nearly every night.” 5 Available medication and behavioral strategies options to treat insomnia. 3 Prescribed medication includes benzodiazepine or imidazophyridine when used as directed treat insomnia. Some patient’s cognitive behavioral therapy can be very effective (avoid the use of sleeping pills) treating insomnia, such as selecting a wake up time, seven days a week. 1 Also, developing good sleeping habits. 8

Prescribed sleeping medication or over the counter medication only effective taken before going to sleep but user can feel groggy, taken only a few hours before waking. Subsequently sleeping medication not approved for middle night use. Also, prescription sleeping pills known to cause side effects including next day sedation and behavioral problems such as sleep binge eating (“People with this disorder eat while they are asleep – 17) and sleepwalking. Besides medication can be addictive or attribute to habitual use. The National Sleep Foundation reports that 49% of current over-the-counter sleep aid users feel drugged the next day and 36% have difficulty getting out of bed the next morning.” A far better natural sleep remedy is Mid-Nite (www.midnitesleep.com – 15) — “This new all-natural sleep remedy (chewable tablet) does not cause sedation and its complex blend of ingredients helps relax the body so the natural sleep cycle can take over.” The chewable tablet instant dissolves without the need for water. Mid-nite contains blend of natural herbs including: Lemon Balm (Herb that helps calm nerves), melatonin (substance naturally secreted in brain to help regulate when to fall asleep and when to wake up. 6), Lavender (soothing herb), and Chamomile (herb known for its relaxing affects). 6 According to the manufacturer Concepts In Health Incorporated (Blauvelt, New York Email: hrosenthal@conceptsinhealth.com) Mid-Nite is patented, safe, pleasant tasting, effective and non — habit forming dietary supplement. The sleeping aid can be taken middle of the night or even if you wake up a few hours to early. 9 The manufacturer recommends, those that require a second dose, Mid-Nite is safe to take a second tablet as long as you allow three hours for sleep, per package instructions. 14 Mid-Nite packaged individually in protective easy — open blister packages. 12 The sleep aid is regulated under the Federal Dietary Supplemental Health and Education Act (The Food and Drug Administration regulates dietary supplements as foods, and not as drugs. Subsequently supplemental manufacturers are not required to prove safety or effectiveness of their product, but the FDA has the authority to remove such products proven to be harmful. – 16). 14 Mid-Nite available nationwide in food, drug and merchandisers for a suggested retail price of $9.99. 6

Mid-Nite is not recommended by the manufacturer for pregnant or lactating women or when operating machinery, consuming alcohol, driving a vehicle, and any central nervous system depressant. 14

Testimonial of Mid-Nite chewable tablets commented: “FINALLY, I COULD RELAX SO I COULD GET BACK TO SLEEP”, “I PREFER TAKING SOMETHING GENTLE AND NATURAL,” and “I LOVE MIDNITE AND IT HAS ALWAYS WORKED.” 11

Mid-Nite manufacturer Concepts In Health offers a full refund or exchange, provided the return is received within 14 days of the date of delivery. “Refunds will be issued upon receipt of the returned merchandise based on the form of original payment.” Mail all returns to: Concept In Health, Inc. – Returns Department – P.O. Box 269 – Blauvelt, NY 10913. Information required regarding return shipment list on Mid-Nite website. 18

References:

1) Insomnia – http://www.sleepsmart.com/sleepinfo/sleep/insomnia.htm

2) Insomnia – Overview, Incidence and Prevalence – http://www.sleepdisorderchannel.com/insomnia/

3) Insomnia – http://www.sleepdex.org/insomnia.htm

4) Circadian rhythm – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm

5) Say Goodnight To Sleepless Night – New Herbal Supplement Midnite is the First and Only Sleep Remedy That Can Be Taken Anytime Throughout the Night. – http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20071030/bs_prweb/prweb565180_1

6) Melatonin – http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/melatonin-000315.htm

7) Sleep apnea – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_apnea

8) What is Insomnia? – http://www.oregonsleepassociates.com/OSAPages/WhatIsInsomnia.html

9) MidNite Natural Sleep Supplement – http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/melatonin-000315.htm

10) The Problem – http://www.midnitesleep.com/problem.asp

11) A Few Testimonials – http://www.midnitesleep.com/testimonials.asp

12) The Product – http://www.midnitesleep.com/product.asp

13) Sleep News – http://www.midnitesleep.com/sleep_news.asp

14) Frequently Asked Questions – http://www.midnitesleep.com/faq.asp

15) Say Goodnight To Sleepless Nights – http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Family_Health_210/New_Natural_Sleep_Remedy.shtml

16) Dietary Supplement – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietary_supplement

17) Sleep – Relate Eating Disorders – http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3700/3722.asp?index=12123

18) Concepts In Health, Inc Returns Policy: 14Day Satisfaction Guarantee – http://midnitesleep.com/return_policy.asp