Tinnitus Re: [kj] RE: OT: MAKE IT STOP!

[Jari Pakarinen]

Here's the whole thing:

Melatonin

What it is
A hormone produced in the brain's pineal gland that is best known for  
controlling the wake/sleep cycle. Levels rise in the evening, and  
subside in the morning.

What it claims to do
Helps counter sleep deprivation and jetlag.

What to look for on the label
Melatonin can't be bought in UK shops,but, it is widely available on  
the internet or in the US. Look for dosages of 2mg of melatonin which  
should be taken on the first evening you arrive in a new time zone.  
Continue this dosage for five days.

Does it work?
Several trials have shown it can help prevent jetlag. This year a  
team at Washington University found that taking 3mg daily (a higher  
than normal dose) for four weeks, then coming off the drug for the  
following four, could be useful in treating tinnitus. Another study  
showed it eases seasonal affective disorder.

Jari

Jari Pakarinen kirjoitti 11.8.2006 kello 18.56:

> Found it finally:
>
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1840805,00.html
>
> In the mid part of the story
>
> Jari
>
> shaun kirjoitti 11.8.2006 kello 18.09:
>
>> Hi All
>>
>> On the subject of tinitus, I have just heard that Melatonin, can  
>> be used for
>> releif
>> and possible cure. This was in yesterdays The Gaurdians G2  
>> suppliment.
>> should be able to find the artical
>> at Gaurdian online.

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