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4 days ago
- Health
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An Herbal Tea Cured Her Insomnia When Even Meds Couldn't
After enduring so many grueling nights of tossing and turning that would leave her feeling groggy the next day, Jamie Chrispens finally found a tasty way to get the rest she needs and beat the summer heat. The surprisingly simple fix? Tea for better sleep. Now, she wakes up refreshed and energized. Here's her story. I can't go on like this, Jamie groaned after hours of tossing and turning. As a night shift RN at a bustling trauma center, she needed to be alert and energetic for her patients, not tired and drained. After suffering from insomnia for two decades, Jamie was losing hope as she constantly fought to fall and stay asleep, especially in the summer. Jamie learned from researching online that sleep problems spike in warmer temperatures due to impaired thermoregulation and circadian rhythm. Over the years, her doctor prescribed Xanax to calm her anxiety and racing mind and trazodone (a heavy-duty sedative), but they did little to quiet her mind and help her drift off. She also tried over-the-counter Benadryl, which failed to help. The medication's side effects and lack of sleep left her groggy and foggy-headed, and she never felt fully rested. Over time, the chronic sleep deprivation negatively impacted her quality of life and interfered with her daily activities and responsibilities. As a busy single mom, Jamie was reluctant to try more heavy prescription medications that only made her feel worse. What am I going to do? she despaired. Then, in 2024, miserable and nearly losing hope, Jamie noticed a local herbalist she followed on Instagram, Michelle McAninch, founder of Tamarac Garden Family Farm, posting about a new organic sleep tea she created. Curious, Jamie reached out to Michelle to learn more. Michelle's Sweet Dreams Tea is a synergetic blend of five of the most effective herbs for insomnia designed to ease tension, calm the racing mind and promote sound and restful sleep—minus the adverse side effects. Michelle explained that herbs are like people; they're good on their own and even better together, and that was her inspiration for Sweet Dreams Tea for better sleep. Hops (used as a nonalcoholic flavoring in beer) and catnip both have a sedative effect and boost GABA, the brain's calming neurotransmitters, much like prescription anti-anxiety meds. They help ease stress and promote relaxation. The floral flavors of rose petals and the sweetness of lemon balm and chamomile are rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoids and polyphenols that are beneficial for easing anxiety-related insomnia and emotional overload, nixing mental chatter, calming emotions and relaxing the body and mind. With nothing to lose, Jamie started drinking the tea the next day after a grueling night shift to see if it would help her sleep. She steeped the tea bag in boiling water for 15 minutes, then removed it and put it in the fridge to cool down, allowing her to get two uses from each bag. When she wanted another cup, she simply set the used tea bag out for about 10 minutes before steeping again. Jamie enjoyed the mild herbal taste and added a teaspoon of honey for extra sweetness. After her first use, she immediately noticed the tea took the edge off and helped her relax and ease into uninterrupted sleep. Hopeful, she continued to drink the tea, and by day three, she'd drift off within the hour and stay asleep. Jamie marveled at how soundly she slept and woke up feeling rested and refreshed—not groggy. Today, Jamie still drinks the tea daily for better sleep. 'I get amazing, restful sleep and feel so much better,' she says. She's energetic and no longer drags through her days. Her mind is clear, focused and finally calm. Her insomnia is finally erased, and Jamie is grateful for a natural remedy. 'This tea has changed my sleep and life,' she beams. 'I feel amazing!' Want to read about more ways to get better sleep? Keep scrolling! The Melatonin-Free Secret to Better Sleep (and a Better You) Red Light Therapy for Insomnia: One Woman's Journey to Relief Scientists Reveal Their 5 Favorite Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep This Spring This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan.
CBS News
09-06-2025
- CBS News
Bicyclist severely injured in collision with pickup truck in Santa Rosa
A bicyclist was severely hurt after getting hit by a pickup truck in Santa Rosa Monday morning, authorities said. The collision happened at about 8:10 a.m. near the intersection of Sebastopol Road and Laurel Grove Circle in the southwestern part of the city. The Santa Rosa Police Department said in a social media post that dispatchers received a 911 call about the crash. Officers and other first responders arrived to find a woman down and needing immediate medical attention. She was taken to a trauma center for injuries that were described as life-threatening. The driver of the vehicle that hit the bicyclist, a gold Ford pickup truck, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Police said the driver did not display any symptoms of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and that speed did not appear to be a factor in the collision. Based on the driver's statements and those of a witness, police said the bicyclist entered a crosswalk at the intersection when she was struck, riding from the north side of Sebastopol Road to the south side. The pickup truck was headed west on Sebastopol Road at the time of the collision. The injured bicyclist is a 55-year-old Santa Rosa resident, while the driver of the pickup is a 59-year-old resident of Cloverdale. Westbound lanes of Sebastopol Road near the Laurel Grove Circle intersection were closed for several hours during the investigation. Anyone with information about the collision was encouraged to contact Officer J. Meteyer at jmeteyer@
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fond du Lac teen flown to trauma center after crash with vehicle while riding bike
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – A 13-year-old from Fond du Lac had to be flown to a trauma center after a crash with a vehicle at the intersection of Pioneer Road on Friday afternoon. According to the Fond du Lac Police Department, officers were called to the East Pioneer Road and Martin Avenue intersection around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, for reports of a vehicle and bicycle crash. Officers say their preliminary investigation indicated that a 13-year-old Fond du Lac boy was riding his bike westbound on the sidewalk. Witnesses stated that the traffic light for northbound and southbound lanes had turned green. Two dead, one hospitalized after crash in Shawano County As a van began to continue north after the green light, officers stated that is when the boy crashed into the front passenger side of the van. The teenager suffered 'significant trauma' to one of his legs and had to be flown by a ThedaStar medical helicopter to a trauma center. Officers noted that his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. Our hearts go out to the young boy and his family, and we are hopeful for a full recovery. As summer begins and more children are outside riding bikes, this is a powerful reminder for parents to review safety rules with their kids, including wearing a helmet, walking bikes across busy streets, and making eye contact with drivers before crossing, to name a few. FDLPD Chief Aaron Goldstein The incident remains under active investigation by the City of Fond du Lac Police Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Updated: Sheriff's deputy shot man with knife who approached deputy, police say
A Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a man in downtown Frederick on Monday after responding to a report of someone having a mental health crisis, authorities said. The Sheriff's Office said in a press release on Monday night that the man 'approached the deputy with a knife.' 'After multiple warnings to drop the weapon, the individual refused to comply,' the press release said. The Sheriff's Office said the deputy fired once at the man, hitting him. The shooting happened in a parking lot next to the Olde Towne Tavern at 325 N. Market St. The man who was shot was taken to a trauma center, according to Katie Robine, a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office. The press release said the man was reported to be in stable condition at the trauma center. In a Facebook post about the shooting, the Sheriff's Office wrote: 'We want to assure the public that there is no threat to the community.' Robine said that at about 6:44 p.m., family members of the man were in the parking lot and alerted a sheriff's deputy — who was in the area — about the mental health issue. The deputy approached the man and ended up firing a gun at the man, hitting him, according to Robine. She did not identify the deputy who shot the man. The Sheriff's Office did not release further details about the shooting or the circumstances that led to the man's family seeking help. Other deputies also responded to the scene. Robine said deputies gave first aid to the man before he was taken to the trauma center. A knife was recovered at the scene, the press release said. Robine said the Frederick Police Department is handling the criminal investigation. The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General was contacted, but declined to respond, the press release said. The intersection of North Market Street and 3rd Street was closed off while police investigated. Police crime tape surrounded the parking lot, where sheriff's deputies and Frederick police officers were gathered. The Sheriff's Office asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact them at 301-600-1046.
