Sleep is critically important for:
· Energy Levels
· Mood
· Immune System Health
· Optimal Endocrine Functioning
· Longevity
And yet, sleep is one of the first areas to suffer when life gets busy and overwhelming, just the time when we need our physical and psychological health to be at their best. Just like with exercise, getting into a routine ensures a higher rate of success in creating and maintaining healthy habits. If you’re someone who regularly does not get enough sleep, make some major changes to your bedtime routines. For example, starting 2 hours before bedtime, discontinue use of computer, iPad, smartphones, and other devices. If you really have trouble falling asleep then you may also need to restrict television in the 2 hours before bed. At the very least, keep the noise and light of television low, don’t get too close, and don’t watch upsetting content! Furthermore, make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet with no night lights, no ambient light, and keep the temperature in the bedroom cool.
In addition to lifestyle changes, targeted nutraceutical and herbal support can be part of a comprehensive approach to ensuring adequate sleep. Nutritional Frontiers offers several options for those needing to get enough sleep in order to maintain adequate energy levels during the holiday season.