The Medical Advisor

For many, getting a good night’s sleep has not been an easy feat during the pandemic. If you’re looking for an effective sleep, non-habit-forming sleep aid, elevating your nighttime routine with the best melatonin gummies will help you catch up on some sleep.  What Is Melatonin? Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that’s secreted by the brain to regulate your body’s sleep and wake cycles, melatonin makes up an essential component of a healthy sleep pattern.  According to the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , about 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep. Others may experience poor sleep or insomnia. But melatonin, a widely available supplement, may help with several sleep issues.  Research from 2014  reported that it shows promise in the treatment of insomnia among healthy adults. Some people also use it for jet lag, delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSWPD), and anxiety before or after surgery. When taken in gummy form, these sleep aid supplements increase mel

As of March 2024, there are more than 16 published clinical studies of melatonin for treatment and prevention in COVID-19 and the results are promising even when it's given as a late treatment.     On the last day of 2021, Melatonin Research published a  research commentary  discussing an  October 2021 study by Hasan et. al ., which found melatonin significantly lowered mortality when given to severely infected COVID patients. According to the authors: “In a single-center, open-label, randomized clinical trial, it was observed that melatonin treatment lowered the mortality rate by 93% in severely-infected COVID-19 patients compared with the control group. This is seemingly the first report to show such a huge mortality reduction in severe COVID-19 infected individuals with a simple treatment. If this observation is confirmed by more rigorous clinical trials, melatonin could become an important weapon to combat this pande

In 2011, Lesley Yates, a vibrant mother and teacher’s aide, suffered a medical crisis after receiving a routine antibiotics prescription for a suspected urinary tract infection. The aftermath left her with severe tendon injuries, culminating in a premature transition to permanent disability at the age of 54. Several doctors and experts dismissed her symptoms, Ms. Yates told The Epoch Times. Her story highlights the critical but underreported adverse effects associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotics—and the medical problems that arise in the absence of clear warnings of their risks. “I feel like a 90-year-old in a 50-year-old body,” Ms. Yates told The Epoch Times. (The Epoch Times) Fluoroquinolones: Potency and Risk Fluoroquinolones, including ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin), and moxifloxacin (Avelox), are powerful antibiotics designed to battle various bacterial infections—from urinary tract and respiratory infections to dermatological conditions. Fluoroquinolones are