Your Winter Wellness Guide to Better Sleep

Sleep deeper, ease stress and feel more grounded this season with a few easy lifestyle shifts.

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As daylight hours dwindle and darkness creeps in earlier and lasts even longer, it's natural for our bodies to crave more rest during winter. Feeling truly refreshed and rejuvenated can feel challenging as we move from season to season, but helping your body adjust doesn't have to be taxing. Often called the "relaxation mineral," magnesium is an essential nutrient that calms the nervous system, relaxes muscles and helps the body slip into sleep mode. "Magnesium plays a key role in regulating GABA, a neurotransmitter that lowers anxiety, and balancing cortisol, the body's stress hormone," explains an expert from Natural Calm. "Taken consistently, it helps both body and mind unwind, especially at bedtime.

To best optimize your rest this winter, try these tips for creating a sleep-friendly routine so you feel relaxed and refreshed all season long.

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