Almost all human physical functions lead in a daily rhythm or a 24-hour cycle. This cycle is called the circadian rhythm that is part of the body’s internal clock. The most crucial to this cycle is a healthy sleep routine.
When well aligned, a circadian rhythm can facilitate deep and restorative sleep. But when this cycle is thrown off, it can create major sleeping problems, including insomnia.
Studies also reveal that circadian rhythms can play a primary role in varied elements of physical and mental health. Therefore, this circadian cycle is extremely important.
If for whatever reason you struggle to fall asleep, here are a few tips to help you improve your sleep cycle.
1. Stretching Before Sleeping
If you have a pet at home, especially a dog or a cat, you would have noticed that they stretch before they go to sleep. And they start to yawn as soon as they begin to stretch their body.
Stretching, for some reason, triggers certain hormones that help us fall asleep more easily. It is an extremely beneficial technique and doesn’t have to be too long. 10 or 15 minutes of stretching right before you go to bed helps you sleep better and deeper.
2. Use of Supplements and Herbs
Try Magnesium, a mineral found naturally in food. Taking a magnesium supplement at night is not addictive and is in fact effective.
But if you don’t want to take supplements you can totally skip it and probably try herbs instead. Herbal teas like chamomile and jasmine also help you naturally fall asleep. In fact, using a little jasmine essential oil on your bed also helps to fall asleep fast.
I will cover a few more points in the next newsletter.
Trust this helps,