Don’t Take Sleeping Pills Without Reading This First!

Falling asleep at night is a challenge for many of us. In fact, over one-third of adults in the UK have difficulties going to bed on a weekly basis. According to a study by Hannah Morphy and others, symptoms of insomnia may get worse with age. With people desperate for solutions, many of us consider turning to pills to help induce sleep. However, studies over the years have indicated that sleeping pills may bring with them a host of potential problems. From a wide range of damaging side effects to sleeping pill addiction, they are not without risk. This article highlights the negative aspects of sleeping pills before turning to nature for some much-needed inspiration.

Common Side Effects Of Sleeping Pills

There are many common side effects attributed to sleeping pills. The list is expansive and proves to be concerning reading. The potential side effects may include (but are not limited to):

• Constipation
• Burning/tingling in the hands, arms, feet or legs
• Appetite changes
• Diarrhoea 
• Dizziness
• Dry throat and mouth 
• Headaches
• Heartburn
• Problems with attention and memory 
• Stomach pain
• Impairment the following day
• General weakness 

The side effects listed above are all inconveniences. But there are far more dangerous risks to taking sleeping pills. Below, we’ll consider some of the hazards in closer detail:

Impaired Driving

It has been proven that our ability to drive safely may be affected the day after taking sleeping pills. This is due to the grogginess that many people feel the following day – ironic considering that the pills are taken to prevent next-day drowsiness. In fact, you may be up to three times more likely to have a severe traffic accident if you take sedatives. In some countries, it is a crime to drive if you are prescribed them!

Unpredictable Behaviour

Some people have displayed signs of strange behaviour that may be connected with consuming sleeping pills. Some prescription pills have a bad reputation for causing side effects like sleepwalking and amnesia. These issues are not to be taken lightly, as people have been known to wake up in a state of disorientation and confusion. Blackouts where people remember nothing that has happened have been known to occur.

The Danger Of Building Up A Tolerance

If you take sleeping pills regularly for over a week, your body can build a tolerance to them. This means that you may need to consume higher and higher doses to feel the same effects. Whilst sleeping pills are generally designed as a temporary solution – to help reassert your natural sleeping patterns – many people take them on a constant basis. The most worrying fact is that if you take a high enough dose, your breathing could become depressed (less effective), which can become a life-threatening issue. Furthermore, overdosing on sleeping pills is not uncommon and can in some cases be fatal.

Sleeping Pill Addiction

Some people develop a dependency on sleeping pills. They find it hard to wean themselves off after taking sedatives for a long time. Often, when the pills are not taken any longer, the user has insomnia once again and finds it hard to sleep without chemical assistance. Even worse, some people become addicted to sleeping pills and have to seek professional help in overcoming their addiction. In fact, these types of dependency issues can also result in long-term brain damage.

The Possibility Of Developing Illnesses

Perhaps most sinister of all, there have been rumoured links made between people who use potent artificial sleeping pills and various serious illnesses. According to an explosive 2012 study, scientists suggested that people who consumed certain pills may potentially have been more likely to face a cancer diagnosis or die prematurely than those who did not. Whilst research into this is ongoing, it is clearly a concerning factor to keep in mind as we consider the possible long-term dangers of artificial sleeping pills.

It’s Safer With Nature

So, now that we know just how dangerous sleeping pills can be for us, what can we do about it? How can we get help with falling asleep without risking our health and wellbeing? A new product by Yawns may be a natural way to get ready for bed.

Our seasoned developers have created Night Caps – made from organic ingredients. Our sleeping capsules are inspired by nature, with a diverse range of exotic, plant-sourced extracts. We don’t put any artificial chemicals in our capsules, so you know that what you are inviting into your lifestyle comes straight from plants. All of our ingredients are completely organic and have been selected carefully in favour of their potentially beneficial qualities. Each sleeping capsule contains Ashwagandha powder, Valerian root powder, Griffonia seed extract, and Black pepper powder. These plants are so fascinating that they deserve their own section, so keep reading to learn more.

Each Night Cap Contains The Following Plant Extracts:

• Ashwagandha powder: This is an intriguing plant with many unique traits. It may possibly help manage stress symptoms, impact blood sugar levels, and influence testosterone levels and fertility in men. This herb has also been anecdotally linked to decreasing some mental health symptoms (such as signs of depression and anxiety). It may also impact your natural brain function and influence some signs of cholesterol and inflammation symptoms. It sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?

• Valerian root powder: This plant is traditionally known to supplement sleep and may also reduce some anxiety symptoms.

• Griffonia seed extract: These disk-shaped seeds may potentially help you to sleep easier and impact the frequency of your migraines (if you suffer from them).

And if that wasn’t enough, Griffonia seeds may also help weight loss efforts and impact serotonin levels (a natural substance that some people call “the happy hormone”).

• Black pepper powder: Alongside being a staple item on kitchen tables nationwide, this classic spice is high in antioxidants and may also offer some potential anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, it might just affect your natural brain function, blood sugar levels, and even some cholesterol-related symptoms. Let’s hear it for black pepper!

We can see from the profiles of these ingredients that they have been individually chosen because of their distinctive properties. The packaging of our sleeping capsules is also completely transparent. You know precisely what you are taking (along with any of the potential benefits that are worth reflecting on). We don’t have anything to disguise! Our premium ingredients are the best of the best, and we’ve spent months developing our signature formula that you can consume in one easy swallow. These sleeping capsules are designed for people who are looking for a safe way to supplement their lifestyle. After all, a restful night shouldn’t only happen once in a blue moon!

The Bottom Line

In conclusion, the potential risks that are associated with sleeping pills are numerous and disturbing. Similarly, the dangers these artificial, chemical-laced pills might pose to people are substantial and worrying. However, we believe that our product has something fresh to offer. Our ingredients are natural and premium, with an impressive lineup of herbs native to Europe, India, West Africa, and beyond. With our product, there are no hidden nasties that could keep you up at night or damage your wellbeing. Choose natural. Choose organic. Choose Night Caps.