There’s nothing worse than laying in bed at night and wide awake, leaving you worrying about how much sleep you’re not getting or all the responsibilities you have waiting for you in the morning. We’ve all been there at some point in our lives! Fortunately, with so many sleeping aids and pills on the market, we have options. The hardest part however is choosing which option is the best for us, and especially which ones are all-natural and non-addictive.

Of course, there are alternatives to sleeping pills, including a healthy diet, proper exercise, plenty of water, and respecting your body’s natural sleep cycles. While this is, of course, the ideal situation, for many of us this just isn’t possible with all the demands that life constantly throws at us. Insomnia is a seemingly inescapable part of many of our lives and it can have really harsh effects on our waking lives if left unchecked.

While sleeping pills should only be a short-term solution to insomnia they can be a real lifesaver for people struggling to function properly while dealing with periodic (or recurring) sleeplessness. 

 Here are a few of some of the most effective sleeping pills on the market today:

Melatonin

Melatonin is a natural signal hormone produced by the brain when the sun starts to set and the number of natural light decreases. The darker it gets, the more melatonin starts to build up in the brain. This is the signal that tells the body that it’s time for bed so it’s important to have proper levels or else it can really mess up your natural sleep cycle.

This sleep aid is widely available and isn’t addictive so it’s safe to use when you need it. It can be especially useful for certain types of people whose brains don’t make enough melatonin or maybe adjusting to a new schedule including:

• The elderly
• People having trouble falling asleep within a regular schedule
• Travelers experiencing jet-lag
• Employees getting used to working a new shift

Overall, melatonin is an effective way to beat occasional sleeplessness and can even be used by adults with more persistent sleep disorders.

Valerian Root

This plant found in Europe and Asia has been used as a sleep aid since ancient Greece and Rome. Today it comes in pills, teas, and liquids and can be found in natural shops and even online. 

Because it’s been known to modern science for so long and is so easily found it’s a really common sleep aid used by many. It can be used to help with a sleep of course, but also can also relieve anxiety and promotion general relaxation depending on the dose - make sure to read any labels or instructions carefully!

This highly studied root has been shown to improve sleep quality and for those suffering from insomnia. That being said, however, more research is needed to see if it makes an effective sleep aid on its own.

Dream EZ

Our all-natural and battle-tested sleep aid that blends the most effective ingredients to get you a restful night’s sleep when you need it the most. It’s been proven to help you fall asleep faster, improve the quality of that sleep, and help you wake up feeling energized and ready to take on the day.