AFTER-HOURS
When it comes to having better, healthier sleep, the first step can simply be going to bed earlier. According to research by The Sleep Council, 19% of Brits aren’t in bed before midnight, with nearly a third of us hitting the hay between 11 pm and 12 am. However, studies show that people with an early-to-bed, early-to-rise routine are less likely to develop mental health problems than night owls. Scientists say it takes just two weeks to tweak your body clock so that you fall asleep earlier.
BREW UP
We already love the sleep-inducing benefits of chamomile, lavender or valerian herbal tea, but the latest drink to sip before bed is an organic light time latte. Try this velvety blend of oats and ashwagandha to help you nod off. Pukka Herbs Organic Night Time Herbal Latte, £4.99, Tesco.
CBD
You may have heard the hype about CBD, but how can it help you sleep? CBD oil works on the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), which maintains stability in processes like sleep, pain perception, digestion, cognition, memory, mood and immunity. ‘Clinical research has found that taking CBD oil at bedtime can alleviate insomnia and help people sleep for longer. What’s more, it doesn’t create the “sleep hangover” effect typical of many sleeping pills,’ explains nutritionist Fiona Lawson. Try 2-4 drops of CannabiGold Classic 500mg, £29.90 for 12ml, bionativa.co.uk.
DUST MITES
This story is from the November 2019 edition of Woman & Home Feel Good You.
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