Women’s stories

“Today I am virtually insomnia-free.”

Emma is in excellent health, at 48, with periods that are still regular and few if any signs of menopause. Her only real problem was with longstanding insomnia — no matter what she tried, from herbal teas to Ambien, she just couldn’t seem to unwind at night. After receiving our newsletter on insomnia, she joined the Personal Program. Just three weeks into her program, she is now “virtually insomnia-free” — and her mild PMS symptoms are improved, too!

"I’ve been meaning to write since I started taking Women to Women’s Essential Nutrients a few weeks ago. I sent for my specialized daily nutrient complex after trying just about everything I could think of to alleviate the insomnia that had plagued me for months.

“I had a general feeling of ‘not being able to shut down’ and felt somewhat manic, if tired, all the time. I had tried all sorts of insomnia treatments, from herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies, teas, insomnia CD’s, to progressive relaxation, yoga, extra exercise, tryptophan-high and sleep-inducing foods — even Ambien. I was considering hypnotherapy and acupuncture next when I received a newsletter from Women to Women about insomnia.

“I had previously checked out your website, taken your hormonal test and measured in at the mild-to-moderate level of problems. For support, I exercise four to five times a week and eat a reasonably healthy diet full of fruits, veggies, and whole grains, with little poultry and no red meat. At age 48, I still have regular menstrual cycles and haven’t experienced any serious perimenopause symptoms. I do have some irritability, bloating and breast tenderness associated with my periods, but all in all I am doing quite well — healthwise.

“I had done so much on-line research looking for anyone experiencing the same type of insomnia I was, but couldn’t find any info that rang true. Insomnia in women, they say, is either caused by depression (I’m not) or hot flashes (I don’t have them).

“To make a long story short, from the day I started taking the Essential Nutrients, I started to feel a more ‘normal’ type of tired at bedtime. Not a tiredness tinged with a manic inability to ‘shut down.’ Today, just two to three weeks after starting my program, I am virtually insomnia-free.

“Plus, I had barely any bloating, carb cravings or breast tenderness this month before my period! So, bravo, for being able to recommend a natural remedy for women’s problems, including PMS, insomnia and who-knows-what-else. Thanks a million!”

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Original Publication Date:02/07/2007
Last Modified: 02/16/2010