![]() ![]() And if you do find yourself having trouble getting to sleep, don't touch that phone, it will only make things worse. So before bedtime, turning off all screens and dimming the lights signals to your body that it's time for sleep. ![]() You know the feeling if you've been in a dimly lit workspace and by about 3pm, you have to try to keep your eyes from closing. During the day, it is important to get enough sunlight to suppress melatonin and keep us alert. Melatonin is actually an incredible hormone, which is responsible for putting us to sleep. Why? Because the light they produce mimics sunlight, and suppresses our production of the sleep hormone melatonin. This includes TV, computers, laptops and phones. Turn the lights down at least 1 hour before bed. We include some these sleepy herbs in our Sleep Balm, Calm Balm & Dream Bath Soak & Relax Bath Soak. Tart cherry juice can improve the quality of your sleep, your sleep duration, and help reduce the need for daytime napping Tart Cherry has been shown to support healthy sleep and increase melatonin levels.It's great to help unwind, empty your head and ease the tensions of the day. Passionflower is a favourite for soothing the monkey-mind, when you just can't get your brain to turn-off.It is also an anti-spasmodic, helping to relax muscles which makes it an ideal sleep remedy. Lavender has a soothing scent which can help relieve mental stress.it has a lemony scent and taste and is safe for children and parents alike. Lemon Balm helps to soothe anxieties and especially works on a nervous stomach, think anxious butterflies or knots in the belly.It works on both the nervous system and digestive system, and it's sweet scent brightens the spirits. It has a special affinity for young children and can be used to help soothe a grumpy or teething baby. Chamomile is well known for it's calming properties.They can also be used in many convenient and kid-friendly forms from balms to teas, and in baths. One thing I love about herbs is that they each have unique properties that can help tackle the reason we can't sleep, whether that's anxiety, a busy mind or increasing melatonin production. Let's start with some of my favourite herbs that can help support better sleep. 6 Natural Tips for better sleep starting tonight: 1. Natural remedies for better sleep So how can we aim to get enough sleep for the whole family? Fortunately, there are a lot of natural remedies and tips I can share with you, that will help you work with you and your child's body to create better, restful sleep. Toddlers: 11-14 hours per 24 hour period.Babies under 1: 13-18 hours throughout the day and night.As a guideline, this is about how much sleep everyone should be getting based on their age: There is no magic number which works for everyone, but it is important to recognise how much sleep leaves you feeling rested and energised, and to recognise the same in your children's behaviour. Many things can interfere with our body's natural sleeping patterns including screen time, caffeinated drinks, over-stimulating activities, disruptive sleeping environment and underlying emotions and anxieties to name a few. Especially at the moment, with many parents trying to work from home whilst home-schooling on top of all the usual household tasks to contend with. If sleep is so important for us, why is it so difficult to get enough? Let's face it, modern family life can feel hectic, there's a lot going on and trying to fit everything into the day often doesn't leave time to consider the lead-up to bedtime. Studies show 1 in 3 Australian adults and around a quarter of 12-15 year-olds and half of 16-17 year-olds are not getting enough sleep. Poor sleep can negatively affect our mood, concentration, immunity, problem solving ability and even lead to poor eating habits as we reach for high-energy snacks to get us through the day. We know how important it is and how much better we function when we get enough. As a Naturopath, there is one health topic which I get asked about the most - sleep. ![]()
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