Best Natural Sleep Aids

By Dan Simmons
Updated 2024-04-03 14:42:11 | Published 2020-10-19 14:26:25
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Best Natural Sleep Aids

Good sleep is crucial for your well-being. With the stressful nature of our lives, it's not always possible to get a good night's sleep. Numerous research papers highlight the importance of good sleep, which boosts your learning prowess, memory, and decision-making skills, among several other benefits.

Why Is Sleeping Healthy?

Despite the obvious benefits, sleep quality and quantity are not so great right now. Many studies point out that most people suffer from increasingly poor sleep. In this brief yet helpful article, we will try to list all the best ways to get a good night's sleep using natural remedies.

Melatonin

Melatonin is THE hormone that signals your brain that it is time to sleep. It's produced naturally. Many people buy melatonin supplements, hoping for a good night's sleep. Recent research papers show that it does lessen the time required to fall asleep, as well as increasing total sleep time.

Valerian

Valerian is an herb mostly used in Asia and Europe. The data is inconclusive; it might be helpful for some, but not for others. The long-term effects haven't been studied, making this option less than ideal.

Magnesium

Magnesium's effects are simple: you fall asleep easier, and it has a soothing effect on the body and brain, usually improving sleep quality.

Calcium

In some cases, low sleep quality can be attributed to a calcium deficiency. It's worth looking into this possibility.

Passiflora

Passiflora has several benefits, including soothing and anti-stress effects. While you could opt for Oxazepam (a fast-acting benzodiazepine), Passiflora may not work as fast, but it's 100% natural and has no side effects.

Lavender

Lavender can be found pretty much everywhere, and there's no shortage of lavender-based remedies. Lavender's effects are incredibly strong in young people and those suffering from a mild case of insomnia. If your sleep issues are not severe, lavender is your best bet.

Glycine

Many research papers show that glycine helps improve sleep quality and duration. The inner workings are uncertain, but it works.

In conclusion, we want to emphasize the importance of addressing your sleep issues. Sleep is crucial to your health, and a poor sleeping schedule can reduce your life expectancy and lead to serious consequences. Be sure to look up information on how much sleep you need, according to guidelines, and consider trying these natural remedies for a more restful slumber.

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