Simple Sleep Solutions
What’s keeping you up at night? Try these 10 non-prescription
insomnia solutions from Go Vita Naturopaths for a better night’s sleep, starting tonight.
RESERVE YOUR BED FOR REST: DON’T USE IT FOR WATCHING TV, WORKING OR SCROLLING.
Keep to a consistent schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, including on weekends.
Get some morning sunlight: Being exposed to natural light in the morning will regulate your sleep-wake cycle.
Seven top tips! Boost your liver’s production of glutathione by taking a supplement of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC). Add a comprehensive liver formula containing milk thistle, turmeric, selenium, B-group vitamins, taurine, glycine and vitamin C, which all support the detoxification pathways inside your liver cells. Increase the number of polyphenols in your diet by eating brightly coloured vegetables and fruits – think: yellow, orange, red, purple, blue and green. Support production of sulforaphane in your liver by eating foods high in sulphur, such as cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts), plus shallots, onions and garlic. Eggs are high in the sulphur-bearing amino acid methionine, which the liver requires to detoxify properly. Ensure adequate intake of omega-3 essential fatty acids, for healthy liver cell membranes. Follow The 12-week Liver Cleansing Diet. Dr Sandra Cabot is the author of 30 books on health, including the award-winning Liver Cleansing Diet which has sold over three million copies. For more information, visit your local Go Vita store or email contact@cabothealth.com.au
CLEAR YOUR MIND: WRITE DOWN ANY WORRIES IN A JOURNAL TO AVOID RACING THOUGHTS AT NIGHT
Use relaxation tools: Try meditation, deep breathing, white noise or calming scents like lavender. Wind down before bed: Take time to gently stretch, read a little, or listen to soothing music – these activities all signal to your body that it’s time to rest.
Move during the day: Regular exercise promotes deeper sleep, but not right before bed.
WATCH WHAT YOU EAT AND DRINK: AVOID CAFFEINE, ALCOHOL, HEAVY
Limit screens and blue light: Switch off all devices an hour before sleep or use blue-light filters.
OR SPICY MEALS LATE AT NIGHT.
Create a sleep-friendly environment: Keep your bedroom cool, dark, quiet and clutter-free.
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