Antihistamines are a class of drugs that are used to alleviate or reduce the affects created by histamine production in the body. Histamine is produce in the body during allergic reactions and is responsible for the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, weakness, welts and hives.

Antihistamines are used to address the symptoms associated with allergic reactions, but they do not cure the allergy, nor do the work the same in all suffers. They also have many side affects associated with them such as anxiety, nausea, throwing up, diarrhea and constipation for some. More severe side effects are hypertension, palpitations, psychosis, hallucinations and headaches; although these side effects are infrequent.

That said the most common side affect that most users of antihistamines struggle with is insomnia or other sleep related issues. This can be an extremely frustrating condition that can have really unhealthy side effects. Insomnia can cause both physical and mental issues for suffers. For instance, sleeping problems can cause reduced cognitive functioning which can affect every day issues such as work and family. It can also cause muscle tension and stress, as well as other issues such as depression and anxiety, both of which can exacerbate sleep problems.

Insomnia and other sleep related issues can be addressed through a variety of different methods-pharmacological, behavioral and holistically. We have seen many consumers turn to holistic supplementation because it can help augment sleep naturally and safely without side effects; especially when the product contains the best possible ingredients available.

We have seen many successful products will use Vitamin B 12, Lemon Balm Extract and Hops Extract to effectively ease insomnia. Vitamin B12 is used to help release the natural sleep booster melatonin in the evening to help reset the body’s sleep/wake cycle; Lemon Balm Extract is a renowned “natural sedative”, which has an amazing capacity for creating relaxation and sleep in users; and Hops Extract has been shown to be able to effectively quell the jumpiness and restlessness that can impede sleep. These three elements are often used together to create a deep sleep in users.

• Can reduce signs and symptoms of allergies

• Can cause sleep issues such as insomnia for some
• Has many potential side effects

Antihistamines can be a really effective method of addressing allergies for some people. However, for others the side effects really get in the way of their quality of life. As mentioned above, insomnia can be a side effect of antihistamine use, and it can be a lifestyle altering issue. It is also one that those who do not use antihistamines also struggle with.

As mentioned above, many consumers find relief form sleep issues by seeking out products that contain -Vitamin B 12, Lemon Balm Extract and Hops Extract, because they are extremely effective sleep aids. However, we also failed to mention the grand daddy of all sleep aids – Melatonin. This intense and effective sleep aid is already produced in the body, however, its production is reduced as we get older, and holistic supplementation has been proven to be able to restore it in the body, which in turn regulates the sleep cycle and creates a restful and deep sleep in users.