2320: [Part 2] 7 Tips For A Better Night's Sleep by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Screen Time & Insomnia
Oct 16, 2023
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Melani Schweder, a Certified Health Coach, shares 7 tips for a better night's sleep. Topics include herbal sleep formulas, yoga poses for sleep, avoiding technology, and slowing down before bed for better overall well-being.
Incorporating herbal remedies like valerian, chamomile, and ashwagandha can address insomnia and promote relaxation for a better night's sleep.
Practicing yoga exercises in the evening and disconnecting from technology before bed can significantly enhance sleep quality and promote relaxation.
Deep dives
Using Herbal Remedies for Better Sleep
One effective tip for improving sleep quality is incorporating herbal remedies. Plant-based remedies like valerian, hops, passionflower, skullcap, chamomile, and poppy can help address insomnia and promote relaxation. Adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha, rhodiola, holy basil, and eleuthero can also bring about a calmer state of being. These herbal sleep aids can be taken occasionally or for longer-term use, depending on individual needs. Personal experiences like taking valerian and chamomile capsules along with a cup of yogi tea before bedtime, or exploring herbal tinctures containing multiple ingredients, have shown promising results.
Lifestyle Habits for Better Sleep
In addition to herbal remedies, certain lifestyle habits can significantly enhance sleep quality. Incorporating yoga exercises into the evening routine can help relax the body and mind, especially for individuals with sedentary jobs. Yoga poses like standing forward fold, child's pose, legs up the wall, reclined bound angle pose, seated forward fold, reclined hero pose, and supported bridge pose can promote muscle relaxation and release tension. Another important habit is taking a technology break before bed, disconnecting from smartphones and gadgets to create space for quiet reflection, connection with loved ones, and winding down. Finally, staying properly hydrated throughout the day can positively impact sleep quality by promoting smooth bodily functions, hormone balance, and improved digestion, while reducing cravings for sugary drinks.
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares 7 tips for a better night's sleep. This is part 2 of 2.
Episode 2320: [Part 2] 7 Tips For A Better Night's Sleep by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Screen Time & Insomnia
Melani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology.