Dear All,
As many of you know .. I also see a trusted Homeopathic Practitioner .. I am always concerned about a repeated use of ANY over the counter product .. I counseled with her on my use of the sleep product Unisom for my sleep disturbance.

Her response was: "With the Unisom, diphenhydramine or doxylamaine, it dries out the bronchioles, so that may cause rebound cough. Also, with long term use, it may cause memory issues. " Members, I am SO glad I check with a professional .. remember she is also a Pharmacist! Per her recommendation I have updated my File Cabinet per below! Hugs to all! Katherine

So my updated File Cabinet is:
SLEEP DISTURBANCE I can only speak for myself .. but I also had sleep disturbance .. and it has continued even after going off the antibiotics .. I am now "stable". As I have posted I really don't know if the continuation of sleep issues is the normal aging process .. or a result of being on the antibiotics .. doesn't really matter .. I have sleep problems every night! So being an avid googler I read one place that it had been recommended to a woman from her Naturopathic Doctor that she use the brand name TwinLab Magnesium 400mg tabs nightly. I now use nightly two things : a. ONE TwinLab Magnesium 400mg tab
https://smile.amazon.com/Twinlab-Magnesium-Caps-400mg-Capsules/dp/B003DIB8FC/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484004326&sr=1-1&keywords=twinlabs%2Bmagnesium%2Bcaps&th=1
The TwinLab tabs have really helped me .. can't say they would for you .. but do be aware they will result in looser stools! I no longer need to take Fibercon 2x per day!

SECONDLY .. UPDATE: ** Sleep disturbance b. and ONE 3mg Nature Made Melatonin tab (As we age, our bodies produce less and less melatonin. If you're one of those people who say melatonin keeps you awake, it likely because you've been taking too big a dose. A few people can take 20 mgs and it puts them to sleep! Many of us will toss and turn with 10 mg. A small 3 mg dose works fine for me. You can always take two (or more) to find the dose that works for you. Melatonin is not a "One Size Fits All" )

Melatonin may improve sleep disturbances in a wide range of patients, including those in the intensive care unit (ICU) and patients with Alzheimer's disease. Several published cases report improvements in sleep patterns in young people with damage to the pineal gland area of the brain due to tumors or surgery. Based on preliminary research, melatonin may improve sleep in patients with asthma or depression. Further research is needed in these areas before a firm conclusion can be reached.

Another Tidbit .. I read a while ago about this and have been practicing nightly to try to get to sleep at night since I really do have trouble getting to sleep. This is what I read and what I do:
You can do this anywhere but especially to quiet the mind to get to sleep
Gently press your thumb against your index finger, then your middle finger, then your ring finger, then your pinkie finger.
When you touch your index finger, say: I
When you touch your middle finger, say: AM
When you touch your ring finger, say: AT
When you touch your pinkie finger, say: PEACE
Breathe deeply as you say each word. Go as slow or as fast as you’d like.
For me I find I do not need to do the actual pressing of the thumb to the fingers .. it is more of a mental visual of that process. Then as my mind wanders with the issues of the day .. I just bring my mind back to this Mantra of I .. AM .. AT .. PEACE. I find it is really helping get to sleep easier. I thought I would share it .. hope it helps someone! Hugs! Katherine

( You could also use this technique will get you through all kinds of stressful emotions and help you release more quickly .. even in the middle of a fuss with a partner or friend.)

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