I get asked a lot, what do you have to help me sleep better. Well, with sleep, it is not an easy or quick answer. There are many contributors to and forms of insomnia. So a couple tidbits to keep in mind...
Your body works on a circadian rhythm. Every 2 hours, it does maintenance on different body systems. Your detoxification processes occur at night starting at 11p. If it were a perfect world, there should be less stimuli and interruption at night, thus giving the body the best environment to grab up all of the toxins, wrap up in "trash bags" and eliminate when you wake up.
With that said, your "second adrenaline" aka "2nd wind", kicks in at 11p, to assist with optimal detoxification. So, you should be I bed by 10p, with no stimuli (no tv, bright colored alarm clocks, radio, etc.), giving your body and mind the ability to quiet down, fall asleep and enter into REM by 11p. If you are not asleep by 11p, you may not be able to fall asleep until 2a. Or, if you force yourself to sleep, you will awake in 2 hours.
Some helpful tips -
- no sugar or stimulating foods after 7p
- do something in the evening to calm the mind, like journal, aromatherapy bath (Calm EO blend is my favorite), read, crochet, etc.
- exercise, walk or movement early in the day, to increase energy to meet your daily demands allowing you to calm mind in evening
- no caffeine after 3p
- in bed by 10p
- stay hydrated during the day with water and minerals
- herbal remedies such as Adaptogens, Enzymes, Probiotics, Kava Kava, Distress Remedy Flower Essence and an Herbal Sleep Combo like Herbal Sleep or Stress-J.
If lack of sleep becomes chronic, you may want to consider booking an Herbal Consultation with me so we can get to the root of the matter and customize a wellness program specific to your needs.
Happy and healthy sleeping! :)
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