Naturopathic ways to sleep better, and longer

There are several common reasons that people give for having trouble getting to sleep – or indeed difficulties in staying asleep. It’s no surprise that one of the top ones is money worries. However, that doesn’t necessarily explain why around a third of adults in Western countries struggle with sleep at least once a week, and why up to 10% have full-blown insomnia. So, what other explanations are there, for adults having insufficient sleep?

Clearly, people with health issues can have difficulty getting comfortable at night, and staying asleep for the recommended seven to nine hours. We tend to find it more problematic to get a night’s sleep as we age too, which can leave us still feeling tired when we get up each morning.

Even your bed, too much screen time at night, and being cold can play a role in poor sleep cycles.

However, there are also nutritional factors that often get overlooked. This is a pity, as often simple dietary adjustments could help some people access better quality slumber. We all know how essential sleep is to our physical and mental health. So, it’s vital to you, your family, and your clients that natural sleep remedies are not ignored.

Let’s investigate naturopathic ways to improve your sleep, and therefore your health and well-being. Towards the end of this guide to better ways to sleep, we will also look at the different issues and their treatment options.

Eat to sleep

Nutrition underpins every function of our body, down to the cellular level. So of course, diet impacts our brain’s ability to pass seamlessly through the circadian rhythm – our 24-hour pattern of waking, sleeping, and eating to maintain our health.

It is also logical, therefore, that shortfalls in key nutrients can ‘interrupt’ our circadian rhythm.

As with so many health challenges (and solutions), the topic hinges on hormonal balance, supported by good nutrition. The five hormones known to influence our ability to maintain a healthy pattern of sleep and wakefulness are

· Melatonin

· Progesterone and Estrogen

· Testosterone

· Cortisol – the so-called stress hormone.

The one we need to focus on from a nutritional point of view is melatonin. This will also lead to insights into a little-discussed amino acid called L-Tryptophan, which impacts our hormonal health.

What is melatonin?

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