I sometimes have a difficult time “shutting my brain off” at night. My body might be exhausted but my mind is still churning with thoughts about the day, or things I have to do the next day. This is made a million times worst if I’m stress out about something.
Other times I simply cannot fall asleep for not valid reason. I hate those nights the worst because no matter what I try nothing works. Sometimes I resort to sleep aids (natural, non-addicting, no prescription stuff). I hate to use them but sometimes I have no choice.
I have tried, and reviewed here on my blog, two different sleep aids that came in the form of a liquid that you drank before bedtime. Now I’ve had the opportunity to try a sleep aid that you rub on your skin. It’s in the form of a creamy lotion. Interesting…
AnuMed-Intl sent me a travel size bottle of their Relaxation Cream. It was developed by Physicians and Scientifically Developed, as per the bottle.
I was a bit reluctant at first to try it but after I read the ingredients list it appeared to be safe to use. The formula is made with things like Aloe, Distilled Water, Evening Primrose, Vitamin E, Chamomile and other ingredients that I was able to identify.
The cream is suppose to be applied and massage directly on to your skin prior to going to bed. The ingredients that make up the cream are suppose to help your body feel relaxed and calm. According to the site it can also be beneficial for those with depression, anxiety, insomnia and could even relieve minor premenstrual symptoms.
The first night I rubbed the cream on my inner thighs and wrists. The bottle suggests those locations as well as your chest and inner arms. It was also suggested to me to try the bottom of my feet and the back of my neck.
I tried the Relaxation Cream several times, varying the location where I applied the cream each time.
I found that it was “hit or miss”. Sometimes I did feel a calmness come over me. It didn’t necessarily help me to fall asleep quicker, but it did help to relax me enough that I was able to turn my mind off. Other times I didn’t feel a thing. It was consistent.
What I should have done is wrote down where I put the cream on the nights that I felt it was working, and keep track of places where the cream didn’t seem to work. The bottom of my feet was one of the locations where the cream seemed to work for me. I know the inner thighs did not work.
It doesn’t have the same effect as other sleep aids where you feel like you are going to pass out and you cannot function. Instead the Relaxation Cream does exactly that – it relaxes you. I think it helps to take the “edge off” a bit so that you can unwind and fall asleep. Since it doesn’t make you sleepy (or at least I didn’t feel that way) I think you could use this during the day if you are having an especially stressful and difficult day. As the mom to two teenagers, that is every day. Ha Ha.
I’d have to give the Relaxation Cream from AnuMed-Intl one thumb up and one thumb down. I did work sometimes and I do like the it’s made with natural ingredients. Sadly it didn’t work all the time for me.
AnuMed-Intl also carries other products like anti-aging products and supplements.
One product that they carry which I thought was interesting is Stevia, in liquid or crystal form. What stuck me as interesting is that the Stevia comes in different flavors.I have never seen that before.
AnuMed-Intl offers Stevia in flavors such as Chocolate, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Strawberry, Caramel, Mango, Mixed Berry, Peach, Pomegrante, Valencia Orange and Natural (plain).
I tried some samples of several flavors. Each packet is equal to two teaspoons of sugar. I don’t use sugar often but I was happy to give these a try, especially to see if they had a flavor.
I have always eaten pancakes with a little bit of butter and a sprinkling of sugar on top. I don’t use maple syrup like most people do. That is how I grew up eating pancakes. I’m not sure if that is a British way of eating them or not (my mom was from Wales). I tried Caramel Delicioso Stevia on my pancakes, and on another occasion I used the Mixed Berry flavor. Yes, you can taste the flavors a bit, but they are not overwhelming. It’s like there is just a subtle “kiss” of flavor mixed in with the Stevia. I only used one packet each time. Perhaps if you used two packets the flavor would be a bit stronger.
I tried a packet of the Peach flavor in a cup of tea. There was a tiny difference in the taste of the tea, compared to using regular sugar. I don’t know if I necessarily tasted the Peach or it was the Stevia it’s self since I don’t use Stevia.
I wonder if the flavor stands out more in the liquid Stevia that AnuMed-Intl offers?
I like the idea of the flavors Stevia, and I did notice a slight bit of flavor when I used them on my pancakes.
If you use Stevia in place of sugar than you might want to check out the flavored Stevia.
To learn more about the flavored Stevia, Relaxation Cream or other products offered by AnuMed-Intl please visit www.AnuMed-Intl.com.
Kimberly
*I received free product samples in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own.