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natural sleep aids : which ones work?
the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted people's sleeping patterns, with more than 33% of 12,000 respondents in 6 countries saying they go to bed later than usual and 20% saying they find it harder to sleep [1]. Here is a review of how nutrition and stress reduction can improve sleep duration, sleep latency (the length of time taken to fall asleep), and sleep quality.Read the full article -
Mood, performance & sleep benefits of sugar reduction
This month the British Heart Foundation launches its national campaign to give up chocolate for heart health which is aptly called the “Dechox Challenge”. Do you know the amazing brain health benefits of sugar reduction?Read the full article -
can you sleep better with 5-htp? does it boost your melatonin?
Everyone knows that sleep is important factor for both mental and physical health. Proper sleep also enables you to be fully functional during the daytime. Sleep disorders (including difficulty falling asleep at night, poor sleep quality, early waking, circadian rhythm disorders) can be caused by many reasons i.e. stress, depression, anxiety, poor diet or an imbalance of chemical messengers and hormone in the brain namely serotonin and/or melatonin. The consequence of sleep disorders is often daytime fatigue.Read the full article -
Beating the winter blues: SAD and 5-htp
Could 5-htp help with SAD symptoms? SAD is a mood condition caused by shortened hours of daylight, colder temperatures & lack of sunlight in the winter time.Read the full article -
Four ways your mood can be managed naturally
are you looking for natural, scientifically backed solution with no side effects to help you with a mood issues? then you should check out these tips for natural mood managementRead the full article -
Suffer from stress? Could 5-htp supplement help ?
The NHS defines stress as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. A bit of stress is normal and can push you to continue to change or challenge yourself, but too much stress can take a physical and mental toll. Stress can affect how you think, feel and behave, as well as how your body works. In the short term, this can mean excessive sweating, chest pains and problems with memory and cognitive performance – the last thing you want when you’re in the middle of a big pitch at work. In the longer term, the impacts can be far ranging, including loss of libido, changes to your appetite, insomnia and heart problems.Read the full article
