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What is safe to take for insomnia if its caused by "busy mind" and nothing else? outside of prescription pills.

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Some ideas to help: Valeriana, melatonin, meditation before going to bed. Don't read or watch tv for the thirty minutes before going to bed. Go to bed the same time at nite. Sleepy time tea, magnesium.

Answered 2/8/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. Cordas ;: Dr acharya. Some herbals that are used to help sleep include valerian, kava kava, chamomile, passion flower, hops, skullcap ; california poppy. Melatonin is also excellent.

Answered 12/28/2013

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