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Want a better night’s sleep?

Here’s our 3 top herbs to help you sleep

According to the Aviva Health Check UK report, 16 million adults in the UK experience sleepless nights and 31% claim they have insomnia.

With so much of the population suffering from sleep deprivation, it’s no wonder that the number of people experiencing mental health conditions has soared in recent years.

If you want a better night’s sleep, discover the common causes of sleep deprivation and our top 3 herbs to help you sleep.

What causes sleep problems?

An inability to fall asleep or stay asleep may be caused by a number of factors including:

  • Stress relating to work, finances, family or health. When we’re stressed, our bodies produce excessive cortisol (a stress hormone) making us feel more alert and wired.
  • Excess screen time from watching TV or looking at phones or tablets close to bedtime. The blue light emitted from these devices stimulates the brain and reduces the production of melatonin (your sleep hormone), making it harder for you to fall asleep.
  • Alcohol disrupts your circadian rhythm and REM sleep. This is why many people find themselves awake several hours after falling asleep when they consume alcohol. Even though they may fall asleep quickly, they often wake a few hours later and cannot get back to sleep.
  • Caffeine – consuming too much coffee or caffeinated drinks during the day can impact your sleep quality. Even one coffee per day can cause sleep disturbances.
  • Lack of sleep routine. Having a relaxing and regular sleep routine before bed allows your body and mind to wind down, promoting a better night’s sleep.
  • Life events or trauma such as a death or illness of a loved one, a marriage breakdown, a job loss or an accident.

What are the effects of lack of sleep?

Sleep deprivation can have such a profound effect on the body. It can affect how you function and over time, lack of sleep may compromise your mental health.
Insomnia may lead to:

  • Fatigue and listlessness
  • Mood swings and irritability
  • Anxiety or panic attacks
  • Feeling low or depressed
  • Lack of concentration or memory loss
  • Increased appetite or overeating
  • Blood sugar and hormone imbalances
  • Weight gain
  • Low libido

Our top 3 herbs for sleep

Using herbal medicine in combination with a good sleep routine is a fantastic way to help you sleep. Herbs are a natural sleep aid which help relax the body and promote a restful night’s sleep. Our top 3 herbs are:

Valerian

With a sedative and hypnotic effect, Valerian is a herb that has been used for centuries by herbalists to treat sleep disorders, stress and anxiety. Valerian has a calming effect on the nervous system, reducing stress hormones and allowing the body to relax. You can take Valerian in many forms including a liquid herbal or tincture, tablets or as a tea.

Chamomile

Chamomile is commonly used to treat insomnia, anxiety, indigestion and restlessness. With its carminative and mildly sedative action, a cup of chamomile tea makes the perfect addition to your bedtime routine. Chamomile is a soothing herb which may calm the nervous system and relax an anxious mind. You can also take Chamomile in a liquid or tablet form.

Passionflower

Passionflower, also known as Passiflora incarnata, is a herb native to The Americas with beautiful purple flowers. It is used by herbalists to treat sleep disorders, anxiety, hysteria and seizures. With its mild sedative, anxiolytic and hypnotic action, Passionflower can be taken as a tea or infusion, a liquid or a tablet.

Improve & Enhance Your Health

Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your health. Insomnia can lead to a whole range of health issues, from anxiety and depression to weight gain and low libido. Reducing screen time, adopting a good sleep routine and taking sleep-inducing herbs will help promote good sleep.

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