6 Ways to Get Better Sleep

If you are having trouble sleeping, you aren’t alone – about one-third of the adult population worldwide experiences insomnia at least occasionally. And for most of us, the quality of our sleep will decrease at some point in our lives.

While different types of insomnia have different causes, most people can find relief through the following, regardless of the source of their sleeplessness and Andrew Weil ND has some helpful advice:

1. Establish a consistent bedtime routine, and try to go to bed at the same time every night.

2. Get plenty of activity during the day. The more energy you expend during the day, the more ready the body is for rest at bedtime.

3. Reduce or eliminate your intake of caffeine, stimulants and alcohol. Even when consumed early in the day, these can affect sleep.

4. Avoid large meals late in the evening.

5. Learn and practice a relaxation technique regularly: Breathing exercises, meditation and yoga are good examples.

6. Don’t obsess about not sleeping. Occasional sleeplessness is part of life, and does not represent a hazard to health.

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However if Dr Weil’s tips have inspired you, then there is another important factor relating to sleep and that is to check your hormone balance.

Women who are oestrogen dominant, and low in progesterone, may experience more sleep problems. Progesterone is known to help relax and aid sleep so check if you have many symptoms of oestrogen dominance so you can take action.

It it is more severe symptoms such as night sweats disturbing your sleep then you may benefit from a combined cream that has both progesterone and oestrogen.

Another helpful aid to a good night’s sleep are Wellsprings Sleep Capsules. They are designed to help you drift off more easily and get a restful and refreshing night’s sleep with a combination of four carefully blended ingredients… L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Lemon Balm and Magnesium.