melatonin

Wouldn't shining a bright light so close to the eyes be potentially harmful? http://www.gizmag.com/go/1848/ or this http://www.vagabondish.com/led-glasses-promise-to-banish-jet-lag/ While I realize there is a "blue light hazard" when it comes to blue LEDs, wouldn't green LED glasses also be...

I've been suffering from increasingly severe insomnia for some time now. As I'm someone who doesn't like to take pills unless absolutely necessary, I've avoided that option. But it got so bad in the last month (menopause, maybe?) that I finally asked my doc about it. He discussed several...

I remember reading some years ago that melatonin was excellent to regulate sleep. I also remember reading about a research that indicated it was a placebo. I've tried googling for it but I get too much conflicting information. So what's an authoritative source to tell me if this works or not...

What is known about this hormone/suppliment? I have been having a hard time sleeping lately, so on the advice of a friend, I picked up a bottle of it (3mg). I have used it the last 3 nights, and it has worked VERY well. I was out like a light within 10 minutes (never happens with me), and...

i have trouble getting to sleep, and a friend suggested i try melatonin pills from a health food store. are these safe/effective? i should probably go see a doctor, but i don't know when i'll be able to get around to it. my self diagnosed insomnia is pretty bad. i generally can't sleep even...