Sleep Pretty in Pink?
Finally, the product we’ve all dreamed of… Or, I suppose, waited hopelessly awake for…
Cute little pink gelcaps made especially for those ladies who have trouble sleeping. The commercial reminds us; “Find it in this cute little package that looks like a purse”. Yup, pink gelcaps tucked inside a purse-shaped pink cardboard box. In addition to the cheesy marketing, I have a few concerns with this new sleep-aid product called, “Sleep Pretty in Pink“:
Who’s making and selling this product?
Herbs and other supplements are essentially an unregulated industry (Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing… but that’s another discussion. Check out the DSHEA for more on FDA regulation). Without regulation, the importance of purchasing these products from trusted sources becomes vital. A trusted source may be an experienced herbalist or a larger supplement company that has a commitment to purity and safety. Sleep Pretty in Pink is a product of DAP World. DAP World also puts out the following products: “Hearos” ear plugs in various colors, “Snap ‘n sip” can cover and “Studiophonic” in-ear speakers. Oh yeah, also some “Skull Screws” (made for auto races and loud concerts):
If a company has a diverse selection of products, find out what their focus is and decide if you can trust that they have taken every step to assure a safe, pure and effective product. Would you get your prescriptions filled at Jiffy Lube? If not, then don’t purchase herbs from a company that specializes in ear plugs, makeup or vacuums.
What’s in the product?
Often times, companies that jump on the supplement bandwagon go after the “more is better” philosophy. Additionally, companies might market their “special formula” as a breakthrough cure-all recipe. It looks to me like Sleep Pretty in Pink Googled “herbs and amino acids for sleep” and then stuck everything they found in a gel cap. Bad idea. They have a crazy mix of extracts, herbs, amino acids and hormones in this blend. Where’s the research to back up the safety of throwing all these things together? Unless this is a tried-and-true recipe that has been passed down through the generations, then there is absolutely no support for this “special blend”.
I’d stay away from Sleep Pretty in Pink and try relaxation exercises and nutritional changes instead. If that didn’t do the trick, I would go see a trusted herbologist- not an ear plug manufacturer.
January 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
“I would go see a trusted herbologist” is that because you are a herbologist? Noise is not the prime resonse for the ear plugs- “not an ear plug manufacturer.” (I do not use the ear plugs, yes, the pacaging and plugs are a marterkers dream). Take your self to a neurologist,discover what sleep depravation can do to you.
January 5th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Thanks for the response CeCe
Unfortunately, I’m not an herbologist- I’d love to be though!
Sleep disorders can be a complex issue. Indeed, a neurologist could be the right person to see. It’s possible that a person may be dealing with a serious neurochemical, neuromuscular, degenerative or structural dysfunction that may be affecting sleep. However, and quite thankfully, many of us who have general sleep concerns can heal these problems without MRIs, drugs or even herbs. Relaxation techniques (counseling, meditation, yoga, MBSR and many others) and attention to nutritional changes can provide significant benefits.
Of course, a chronic sleep condition or something more serious (like breathing difficulties, those brain dysfunctions listed above, etc.) would call for a Doc appointment to address the issue. There’s no question on that.
For those interested in herbs, Sleep Pretty is offering an herbal solution for the common sleep complaints. The important thing for people to remember is that if they are going to purchase herbs, they should get them from a reputable source. Unfortunately, Sleep Pretty is not a reputable source.