Fed up with tossing and turning and wondering when you are going to get a decent night’s sleep? This unfortunately is not a rare occurrence with many people finding that life has them so wound up that they cannot relax long enough to get in the mood for hitting the hay!
Also some researchers believe that melatonin (our sleepy hormone) levels decline as we age, which may explain why sleep issue are more prevalent in older adults.
Whatever the reason, if you are suffering from poor sleep patterns associated with stress, anxiety and worry, why not try some natural solutions? Montmorency tart cherry skin (Prunus cerasus) is the perfect answer as it is one of the few known foods to naturally contain an appreciable amount of phytonutrients which gently amplify the body’s own sleep message helping to support sleep and natural circadian rhythms. Research shows that supplementing with Montmorency tart cherry skin can aid in sleep difficulties without the side effects of synthetic hormones or sleeping tablets.
Another helpful support is the traditional Chinese herb, Zizyphus jujube. This sedative herb has centuries of traditional usage to help support those who are irritable, anxious, exhausted and stressed and those who are finding it difficult to get off to the land of nod. Especially useful for people who are experiencing restless sleep with excessive, vivid dreams. Zizyphus also helps stem excessive perspiration, so is perfect for women who are unable to sleep due to night sweats.
Radiance® Tart Cherry Sleep Plus combines both of these in an easy to take capsule to help support your fight against stress, fatigue and sleeplessness. This wonderful formula is encapsulated for easy, mess free dosing, does not need to be refrigerated and is independently, third-party tested for pesticides and heavy metals.
Further tips for ensuring you get your much desired sleep: Have a dark, quiet, comfortable room; have a regular sleep routine where you retire to bed and get up at approximately the same time every day to maintain a regular sleep rhythm; Avoid caffeine (which may be present in coffee, tea, softdrinks and chocolate) and nicotine for at least 4-6 hours before going to bed. These substances are stimulants and will drastically diminish your ability to fall asleep; Avoid alcohol for at least 4-6 hours before going to bed as it can detrimentally affect sleep quality and will often result in early waking; Develop your own sleep rituals to remind your body that it is time to sleep – maybe do some relaxing stretches, breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation just before bed each night or just enjoy a nice cup of chamomile tea as the day nears its end.