Doctors prescribe Ambien, the brand name for the drug zolpidem, to treat insomnia--a condition characterized by the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.

The consequences of a sleepless night follow you throughout the next day. Lack of quality sleep will eventually have negative consequences for your mental, emotional and physical health.

Many people have a favorite remedy for falling asleep, such as hot decaffeinated tea or taking a melatonin supplement. Beverages containing warm milk and cinnamon are another well-known home remedy for sleeplessness, according to Joyce A. Walsleben and Rita Baron-Faust, authors of "A Woman's Guide to Sleep."

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral found in the body. To maintain good health, you must consume the recommended daily allowance of magnesium regularly. Ganthoda, an Indian spice, is used in Ayurvedic medicine as well as savory dishes and teas for flavor and medicinal purposes.

Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant drug manufactured by Pfizer and sold under the trade name Lyrica. According to a 2007 review in the periodical "Clinical Therapeutics," this drug successfully treats neuropathic pain, partial epilepsy and anxiety disorders.

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, 10 out of every 100 Americans will suffer an ulcer in their lifetime. Many over-the-counter (OTC) medications are available to relieve your pain and assist the healing process.

An allergy is the immune system’s response to what it perceives as a threat from a foreign substance such as a food item, pollen or an animal. When this substance, known as an allergen, enters your body, the immune system releases histamines which cause a series of physical reactions, including swelling.

Sinus congestion most commonly occurs when the tissue that lines the sinuses becomes inflamed and swollen, blocking off the sinus passages. This can be a result of allergies or infections, such as the common cold.

Sleep apnea obstructs airway flow and impairs your ability to get restorative sleep, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to headaches, high blood pressure and mental impairment that can impact everything from driving to doing your job.

Vyvanse is a medication used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD. According to the FDA, Vyvanse is a controlled substance approved for children 6 to 12 years old, designed to reduce symptoms including hyperactivity, impulsiveness, poor concentration and restlessness.

Sleep disorders cover a broad spectrum of symptoms from sleeping poorly to sleeping excessively. The latter condition is called hypersomnia or heavy sleep. A 2010 review published in the "Journal of Sleep Research" describes some symptoms for this disorder.

Prolonged periods of insomnia can reduce energy, create unstable moods, affect productivity at work, decrease health and reduce quality of life. The University of Maryland Medical Center notes that 20 percent of Americans use some form of sleep medication on a regular basis.