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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 -
How effective is 5-htp?
Serotonin levels have been connected to depression, mood disorders, the regulation of sleep, anxiety, aggression, temperature and pain sensation, among other conditions. Nutrient precursors, such as 5-htp, have been shown to be effective in treating many of these conditions, as well as sharing promise for fibromyalgia and binge eating that is associated with obesity.Read the full article -
How much sleep do you actually need?
Tired? We all know the feeling; irritable, groggy and exceptionally lazy. Chances are you didn't sleep enough last night, or the past few nights. But what exactly is "enough sleep?" And more importantly, can you ever "catch up" on it?Read the full article
