Getting plenty of sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, however there are many people who do not get the amount of sleep that they need. The health consequences of missing sleep are plentiful – sleep boosts the immune system, provides a rest for the brain and helps the body to heal from ill health and injuries.
There are many ways that you can improve your sleep – making sure that you have a good routine in the evening – perhaps having a bath, listening to relaxing music, reading a book and dimming the lights for example are all things that can help.
Making sure that you have a bedroom that is best suited to good sleep too – making sure it is not too warm or too cold is important, as is creating a space that is relaxing and well organised – get the help of a professional like this fitted wardrobes Bournemouth based company if you need better storage. Making sure that you have a comfortable bed is also important.
However, if you are still struggling with sleeplessness, there are many different herbs that may offer you some assistance – here are some of the best herbs to help you get a better night’s sleep…
Valerian – Loved by cats, this is a herb that also has great calming benefits for humans and is used to calm anxiety which can affect sleep. It works by relaxing the nervous system, and it is the root of the plant that is often used, brewed into a tea and taken before bed.
Lavender – Widely regarded as a fantastic herb for sleep, the smell of lavender is used due to its calming properties and people often dry the flowers and stuff them into pillows which can then be used on the bed to provide that calming aroma at night.
Ashwagandha – This is an evergreen shrub that is found mainly in India and parts of Africa. The leaves are used to treat insomnia, and as well as helping you get to sleep it also can improve the quality of sleep that you are getting too.
Chamomile – This daisy like flower is often used to treat shock and nerves, and therefore is also great for helping with sleep. It contains apigenin which is a natural sedative and enables you to fall asleep more easily.
