Suffering from insomnia, and looking for a drug-free alternative to Quviviq? We have been helping people struggling with insomnia and other symptoms for decades now, using methods which are non-toxic, science-based, and effective.
The tangle between drug companies and well-meaning doctors has become increasingly scrutinized, and for good reason. But we have worked tirelessly over the years to provide non-pharmaceutical-based help for the symptoms that are pervading our society. Yet, doctors are seemingly mislead to only encourage drugs when better solutions exist. Let us tell you more about what we do, and how it may be the authentic help you have been searching for. We are here to help.
Was Quviviq just anothernightmare for you?
Alternative to Meds Center has helped our clients attain their high rates of success through evidence-based, non-addictive, non-toxic treatments. Each client receives a program uniquely tailored to their individual profile and aims. Through compassionate and skilled inpatient care, each client is given the tools and guidance they need to regain mental wellness, energy, and profound relief from insomnia and other symptoms. Alternatives to Quviviq and other pharmaceutical drugs is our specialty. We get the results you want! Read on to find out how we do it!
15 Years Experience by Professionals Who Understand Your Journey.
Each person is wonderfully unique — with a distinct set of experiences, habits, routines, history, and personality unlike any other individual. If you are one of the majority whose sleep was not helped by Quviviq it is logical to assume that what you really needed to solve your sleep issues was never discovered or provided. The following is a very partial list of what we consider some of the most effective alternatives to Quviviq, showing some examples of how sleep issues can be addressed without drugs. A more in-depth explanation follows the list. Be sure to check that out too!
Top 10 Quviviq alternatives include:
Testing for accumulated neurotoxins residing in the body
Cleansing these neurotoxins out
Testing for vitamin and mineral deficits
Overhaul the diet including avoiding ultra-processed foods
Supplementation to support sleep/wake cycle
Genetic testing to determine needed accommodations to diet/supplementation
Neurotransmitter rehabilitation
Gentle transition from medication to non-drug Quviviq alternatives
Physical therapies & exercise that improve sleep
Learned practices that improve mood, calmness, relaxation
Why Choose Drug-free Alternatives to Quviviq?
When it comes to sleeping pills, there are 3 big elephants in the room. One is the liability of side effects. Another is that you can become dependent on them. And the other is that they don’t work very well, or at all. Quviviq is relatively new drug, leaving big questions about long-term adverse effects that are not known.
However, drug-free Quviviq alternatives can be carefully selected so they DO support sleep, and not just for the first night or maybe even a couple of weeks, but for life. And thankfully, they do not induce side effects like the ones listed below.
Common side effects of Quviviq can include:
Sleep paralysis
Sleep disruptions
Nightmares
Hallucinations, vividly altered perception
Worsened depression
Suicidality
Headaches
Next day grogginess, brain fog
Sleepwalking, sleep eating, sex, etc. with amnesia of these events
Compromised respiratory function
CNS depression, i.e., impaired motor function, prone to accidents & falls, inability to drive next morning
cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness, going limp without a trigger event)
fatigue
Neurotoxin Removal — Important but Largely Overlooked Alternative to Quviviq
Even a quick overview of the rise in sleep disturbance and insomnia across the world shows a distinct parallel in exposure to toxic elements in our soil, food, water, air, medical and dental industries, common household goods, industrial product use, chemicals used in warfare, a number of the “forever chemicals” that have plagued regulatory agencies for decades, and more.12
A 2023 study published in the Sleep Medication Reviews Journal acknowledges the link between disrupted sleep and toxins, and notes the subject has been largely ignored up until recent times.13
It is clear that avoiding these exposures is recommended wherever possible. Additional strategies include dislodging these toxins and safely removing them from the body. This is our specialty at Alternative to Meds Center, and you can read more about neurotoxin removal methods used at the center.
How fortunate we are to now be able to access such a wealth of information about the relationship between toxic chemicals and sleep disruptions, as well as safe ways to recover from such exposures.
Nutrition Overhaul — A Superstar in Your Insomnia Arsenal
You could probably fill a library with the books written on the subject of nutrition, and it is a worthy study. However, to simplify, one could say there are two main areas to address when overhauling the diet to assist with insomnia, and other neurological deficits, providing a super alternative to Quviviq or other sleep meds. One is to choose quality, clean, organic, nutrient dense foods with adequately high levels of the vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients that a healthy body needs.
Additionally, implement a conscious choice to avoid processed foods, foods grown in chemical-laden soil, or sprayed with chemicals, or that have had colorants, flavor enhancers, etc., added in the mass production process.
The gut-brain connection is not to be overlooked either. Supplementation with probiotics and a variety of yogurt, sauerkraut or other fermented food choices can help heal the gut, and regenerate the sleep/rest cycle in healthy ways.16
Some known sleep disrupters used in the food industry include caffeinated drinks, high fructose content, and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame.14,15 Avoid these and let the sleep cycle of the body begin to function normally. Detoxification methods as described above can help rid accumulations of these in the body.
Mindfulness as a Quviviq Alternative Strategy
A key reason for the success that our clients enjoy is the blending of many different modes of treatment to address symptoms. That is why we offer classes in practicing mindfulness-based therapies, proven effective for unwanted symptoms such as insomnia, ruminating thoughts, stress, anxiety, depression, and more.
Examples of mindfulness-based interventions as Alternatives to Quviviq can include:
CBT, other forms of psychological counseling
Meditation, mindfulness awareness
Relaxation exercises
Physical Therapies and Exercise Can Improve Quality of Sleep
Physical exercise can help keep the body fit and energized. But anyone who has suffered chronic sleeplessness may also feel too exhausted to be physically active, and may become unmotivated, and burdened by low mood. Have you experienced this vicious cycle?
Well, here’s the good news. Physically active people have fewer sleep complaints, as verified in numerous studies including those out of Brazil, Japan, Greece, the US, and the UK. And what’s more, good sleepers get benefits from exercise, but poor sleepers get an even MORE profound improvement on sleep.18
Don’t feel like running a marathon? You definitely don’t have to. You can start with very gentle stretching, walking, or simply moving in rhythm to music. There are many different forms of physical exercise that are easy to do, don’t require a gym membership, and can be done pretty well anywhere including yoga, qigong, gentle stretching, and tai chi. Therapeutic massage is another physical therapy that has been studied for its positive effects on the quality of sleep. Start slow and gentle and you can benefit greatly from this side-effect-free, effective alternative to Quviviq for insomnia.
These Quviviq Alternatives and Much More are Waiting for You at Alternative to Meds Center
For nearly 2 decades now, Alternative to Meds Center has specialized in helping people overcome symptoms without relying on prescription medicine. Are you interested to find out more about the programs offered in our pristine, well-staffed, holistic in-patient facility in beautiful Sedona Arizona?
We are insurance friendly, and we are a toxin-free facility. We specialize in natural, orthomolecular treatments to improve your mental health naturally. A full battery of lab testing, safe medication withdrawal, deep cleansing, and a wealth of other physical and psychological services are offered for your health and wellness. We aim for the elimination of unwanted symptoms like insomnia, ruminating thoughts, low energy, anxiety, and more, without drugs.
Call or contact us today to find out more about what wonderful alternatives to Quviviq are waiting for you!
13. Wallace DA, Gallagher JP, Peterson SR, Ndiaye-Gueye S, Fox K, Redline S, Johnson DA. Is exposure to chemical pollutants associated with sleep outcomes? A systematic review. Sleep Med Rev. 2023 Aug;70:101805. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101805. Epub 2023 Jun 16. Erratum in: Sleep Med Rev. 2023 Dec;72:101853. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101853. PMID: 37392613; PMCID: PMC10528206. [cited 2024 Dec 18]
14. Nakatsuka Y, Murase K, Sonomura K, Tabara Y, Nagasaki T, Hamada S, Matsumoto T, Minami T, Kanai O, Takeyama H, Sunadome H, Takahashi N, Nakamoto I, Tanizawa K, Handa T, Sato TA, Komenami N, Wakamura T, Morita S, Takeuchi O, Nakayama T, Hirai T, Kamatani Y, Matsuda F, Chin K. Hyperfructosemia in sleep disordered breathing: metabolome analysis of Nagahama study. Sci Rep. 2023 Aug 5;13(1):12735. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-40002-1. PMID: 37543666; PMCID: PMC10404271. [cited 2024 Dec 18]
18. Passos GS, Poyares DL, Santana MG, Tufik S, Mello MT. Is exercise an alternative treatment for chronic insomnia? Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2012;67(6):653-60. doi: 10.6061/clinics/2012(06)17. PMID: 22760906; PMCID: PMC3370319. [cited 2024 Dec 18]
19. National Qigong Association Qigong for Insomnia published online 2024 [cited 2024 Dec 18]
Originally Published December 18, 2024 by Diane Ridaeus
This content has been reviewed and approved by a licensed physician.
Dr. Samuel Lee
Dr. Samuel Lee is a board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in a spiritually-based mental health discipline and integrative approaches. He graduated with an MD at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and did a residency in psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He has also been an inpatient adult psychiatrist at Kaweah Delta Mental Health Hospital and the primary attending geriatric psychiatrist at the Auerbach Inpatient Psychiatric Jewish Home Hospital. In addition, he served as the general adult outpatient psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente. He is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology and has a B.A. Magna Cum Laude in Religion from Pacific Union College. His specialty is in natural healing techniques that promote the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
Diane is an avid supporter and researcher of natural mental health strategies. Diane received her medical writing and science communication certification through Stanford University and has published over 3 million words on the topics of holistic health, addiction, recovery, and alternative medicine. She has proudly worked with the Alternative to Meds Center since its inception and is grateful for the opportunity to help the founding members develop this world-class center that has helped so many thousands regain natural mental health.
Medical Disclaimer: Nothing on this Website is intended to be taken as medical advice. The information provided on the website is intended to encourage, not replace, direct patient-health professional relationships. Always consult with your doctor before altering your medications. Adding nutritional supplements may alter the effect of medication. Any medication changes should be done only after proper evaluation and under medical supervision.
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