One of the biggest health concerns in our society today is sleep support. In our fast paced lives, the lack of good sleep rears its head in everything from work errors to traffic accidents. While there are many medications and OTC products on the market to help with sleep support, the health concerns related to their side effects often outweigh the benefits.
Sleep is essential to learning, memory, and performance. While you sleep the brain processes information gathered throughout the day and organizes it. According to Andrea Herman, the Director of the Better Sleep Council, "Getting a good night's sleep in a restful sleep environment is one of the most productive things anyone can do for themselves to improve their personal and professional quality of life."
In the search for natural or alternative methods to getting your z's, here are a few suggestions:
Consistency:
Maintaining the same bedtime schedule is paramount, even on weekends. This helps strengthen the circadian rhythm, a biological clock in our brain that regulates our sleep-wake cycle.
Relaxed routine:
Avoid any stress or undue noise just prior to bedtime. A warm bath or a cup of herbal tea may help in sleep support.
Sleep Environment:
Make your room darkened and cool. Invest in a quality bed and pillow. A white noise device or a fan is soothing.
Herbal Sleep Support
Chamomile tea is a popular herbal beverage that has been used for centuries as a natural sleep aid as it has very mild sedative effects.
Melatonin controls the body's internal daily clock. Darkness causes a release of melatonin while light inhibits its release. Research suggests that supplemental melatonin may benefit those with an odd sleep schedule the most, such as night shift workers and jet lag sufferers.
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