Monthly Health Focus: Sleep Health
A good night’s sleep can be elusive for many patients. Some may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. They may also have difficulty relaxing or calming down before bedtime. In fact, more than a third of adults do not get the recommended seven hours of sleep per night on a regular basis.
Why We Need Sleep
Insufficient sleep can affect work, personal relationships, physical abilities, and more. Patients who consistently miss out on quality sleep time could be harming their health. Insufficient sleep has been linked to the development of many chronic diseases and conditions, including obesity, diabetes, stroke, and frequent mental distress.
Well There’s Hope
When you take nutritional supplements, it helps regulate the body so it can do what it’s supposed to do. If you are sleeping right then the circadian clock is working.
Sleep Health Supplements
Min-Tran
Min-Tran is a vegetarian formula that contains mineral complexes, including iodine, calcium, and magnesium, to support emotional balance. Min-Tran helps ease the effects of temporary stress, supports the actions of neurotransmitters that regulate mood, and acts as a mild calmative that helps maintain emotional balance. This formula also supports a healthy nervous system.
MediHerb’s Kava Forte
Kava has been traditionally used in the Pacific Islands for its relaxing effects. Today it is still widely used by those living in the Pacific Islands, however its usage has spread throughout the rest of the world.
Kava Forte, contains kava root extract with a full spectrum of compounds, including kavalctones. The compound works together to calm nerves, ease effects of mild tension and stress, promote relaxation and sleep, and support muscle relaxation.
Lifestyle Changes
When patients experience nighttime challenges, here are some recommendations.
These include:
- Eating a healthy diet
- Regular exercise
- Eliminating caffeine after 3 p.m.
- Avoiding television or other electronic devices before bedtime