Can’t sleep? Tips for your best night yet!
Can’t sleep? Tips for your best night yet!
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We often refer to our lack of sleep as an inevitability, or even as some kind of badge of honour to be proudly displayed in an attempt to affirm that we are very busy and very important – but this loss of shut-eye is hardly something to boast about.
In fact, it’s been proven that sleep deprivation can have an enormous impact on overall health, often resulting in weight gain, a higher risk of stroke, and heart disease. It’s also been linked to increased sick leave, a rising number of work-related accidents, and a loss of productivity at work, not to mention being a major contributing factor to the incidence of car accidents. But what if this sleeplessness has less to do with discipline, and everything to do with an overactive mind and stress-induced insomnia?
It’s widely accepted that insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, with up to 50% of adults experiencing occasional symptoms of insomnia. It’s not something that can be cured overnight, but there are a few helpful tips to try for your best night yet!
Limit your exposure to screens
This is hardly a revelation, since research has shown time and time again that the blue light emitted from devices disrupts the production of the sleep hormone, melatonin. Make sure that you limit your exposure to devices for at least an hour before bedtime, and invest in an alarm so that you can leave your phone to charge in another room.
Make sure that your bedroom is cool
Being in a comfortable environment is essential for sleep, and studies have shown that the optimum temperature for getting a good night’s sleep is between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius. Consider leaving a window open overnight, or shed some layers to ensure optimum body temperature.
Avoid alcohol before bedtime
Sure, a glass of wine before bed may help you feel a little drowsy, but experts suggest that consuming alcohol before going to bed can actually have the opposite effect, resulting in a disruption of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep later on in the night.
Avoid caffeine
It seems obvious, but there are still plenty of people who opt for a cuppa before bedtime – and it’s just not worth it. According to studies conducted at Brown University in the US, the effects of caffeine can last for up to six hours, so it’s best to have your last cup of the day no later than at lunch time.
Let Neurologica help
If an “overactive mind” that can’t shut off, or anxiety and stress are the cause of your sleeplessness, you may want to consider taking a natural sleep supplement and treatment, like Neurologica SLUMBER. It’s an original blend of natural ingredients that has been artisanally designed to optimise the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. It contains a calm-inducing blend of nootropic ingredients, including Ashwagandha, an adaptogen that’s renowned for its ability to lower cortisol levels, reduce anxiety, and minimise stress. It also contains passion flower, an ancient herbal ingredient that claims to boost the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which effectively decreases brain activity of the active – beta brain wave states to more calming alpha and delta states. This may result in a more peaceful night’s sleep.