Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, adjusts and controls your sleeping patterns.  Treating jet lag and sleep problems is its primary use.  It can be acquired from meats, grains, fruits and vegetables.  A lot of over the counter dietary supplements contain this ingredient.  However, it is safe to consult a physician first for proper medical advice.

Tired of being wired all the time? Frontier Beverage Co.  will be giving away a tranquil, four-day, three-night trip to the Caribbean as part of the company’s “Unwind Ultimate Relaxation Vacation Giveaway.”

One lucky fan will pack his/her bags, snatch a stressed-out friend and “Unwind” on the beaches of the beautiful Dominican Republic.

“Between angry bosses, demanding professors, late-night workouts and trying to manage your social life, it’s almost impossible not to get stressed out very quickly,” said Terry Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Frontier Beverage Co. “The Unwind Ultimate Relaxation Vacation Giveaway offers one lucky fan the ability to decompress from the stress of everyday life and ‘Unwind’ a little.”

To enter, visit Unwind Beverage’s Facebook Fan Page, become a fan and fill out the entry form. The contest runs from Sept. 13 through Oct. 13, and is open to U.S. residents 18 and older who will be traveling from the continental U.S.

Unwind™, available in three lightly-carbonated flavors — Goji Grape, Pom Berry, and Citrus Orange — contains a mere 40 calories and only 10 grams of sugar per 12 oz. can and offers a way to settle down at the end of a hard day with a relaxation blend to suit every lifestyle.  Melatonin, valerian root, rose hips and passion flower – which can all be found in local nutrition or vitamin stores and have been used by herbalists for years to cope with anxiety and insomnia – provide Unwind with its calming properties.

I suppose most of us  have heard of an insomniac or someone who is sleep deprived and takes pills just to experience a good night’s sleep. You should try not to fall into this trap. Today, as ever-increasing numbers of people are too stressed out to rest, or exercise properly, sleeping well has become more of a problem. Sleepless nights can cause irritability and mood swings and unproductive working. Long term, sleeplessness can effect our health and happiness.

Nature Made, the nation’s number one supplement brand in food, drug, mass, and club stores, celebrates today the launch of its natural sleep aid – Nature Made Sleep®. Nature Made Sleep helps consumers rest easy with a unique combination of ingredients that are clinically shown to relax the mind and help you fall asleep naturally. Easily incorporated into a healthy sleep routine, Nature Made Sleep is a non-habit forming sleep aid that promotes a restful night’s sleep, the benefits of which impact every aspect of a healthy and active lifestyle.

“This is a break-through product in the sleep aid category and a true testament to the brand’s commitment to providing the most innovative, science-based supplement offerings to meet consumer needs.” said Gary Kuchta, Chief Marketing Officer. “With more than half of Americans suffering from sleep deficiency, we couldn’t be happier to be able to provide a safe and effective solution to sleepless nights.”

Nature Made Sleep contains a unique and effective combination of ingredients that are clinically shown to promote relaxation and help you fall asleep naturally. One of the star ingredients is L-theanine, the soothing component of green tea, which helps calm the mind and signals your body to prepare for rest. Once L-theanine relaxes the mind, Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone in the body, helps you fall asleep naturally. Nature Made Sleep also contains a floral blend of chamomile, passionflower and lemon balm which have been used to promote sleep and relaxation for hundreds of years.

To achieve the numerous health benefits of sleep, Nature Made Sleep is the perfect addition to a nightly sleep routine – that can also include listening to calming music, using a sleep mask and writing thoughts down before going to bed. The benefits of a healthy sleep routine are far reaching and include better cognitive health, maintaining healthy body weight, and managing stress levels. Nature Made Sleep lacks side effects common to other sleep aids such as morning grogginess, and it is non-habit forming allowing peace of mind while resting easy.

For more information on Nature Made Sleep, visit www.naturemade.com/sleep.

Nature Made vitamins is the number one supplement brand in the food, drug, club and mass channels.* Owned by Pharmavite, Nature Made® was the first line of dietary supplements to earn a third-party quality seal of approval through the United States Pharmacopeia’s Verification Program. The dietary supplement industry is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission, as well as by government agencies in each of the 50 states.