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Magnesium

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Tryptophan

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DHEA

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Essential Fatty Acids

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Botanical References

St. John's Wort, Kava Kava, Valerian and Melatonin

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Kava Kava

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Valerian

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Exercise

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Light Therapy

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Relaxation Techniques

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Organic Solvents

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Lead Chelation

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Smoking

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