"The nation is so wired that it looks as if consumers
are now thirsting for anti-energy drinks. Relaxation shots like
Snoozeberry and iChill... are aiming to take away the very buzz
their caffeinated predecessors were designed to deliver. There are
already more than 350 kinds of relaxation drinks on the market."
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These beverages contain ingredients such as valerian root and melatonin, but are not regulated by the FDA. Valerian root has long been used to relieve insomnia and nervous tension, but research regarding its efficacy is ambiguous. Strangely, valerian has the opposite effects on cats and stimulates them much like catnip! Melatonin is prescribed for jetlag, but can interact with other hormones in your body.
Mr. FD drinks sleepy-time tea that contains valerian root and chamomile, but I usually need no help falling asleep. The only time I have issues sleeping is after waking up from an all too realistic zombie dream...
How do you slow your roll?
