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Quality sleep supports quality health
Sleep is one of the pillars of great health. Have you ever had a terrible sleep, been jet lagged, been a new parent? Then you know how quickly lack of sleep can begin to impact your energy levels, immunity, ability to make decisions, and likelihood to reach for sugary snacks and drinks to get through the day! This can become a vicious cycle of poor sleep, poor diet, and reduced ability to cope with the demands of the day to day.
Many of us are really feeling the ill-effects of prolonged screen time, unusually high stress and disrupted routines in recent times (if not longer!). These disruptions can begin to negatively impact the quality of our sleep – with common complaints ranging from difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early, or having a sense of restlessness or generalised anxiety.
You may have thought that setting yourself up for a good night’s sleep happens when your head hits the pillow - but it really begins with what’s on your fork, how you’re managing (or not managing) your stress, and the activities you undertake in the two to three hours before bedtime.
We all need a little extra support sometimes!
So, what if you’re meditating, eating well and reducing your screen time, but you’re still not hitting the ‘eight hours of solid sleep’ target? That’s when adding a few key ingredients for sleep support can be an absolute game changer:
Magnesium – As a key mineral for nervous system support, magnesium helps in reducing feelings of restlessness if your dietary intake is inadequate. We sometimes require extra magnesium in the form of high magnesium foods or supplements. Statistics show that one in three people over the age of two years in Australia are not meeting their magnesium requirements.1
Lactium – a component of cow’s milk, lactium is commonly used to reduce stress. It’s also generally considered to be well-tolerated, with no substantial side effects reported.
Choline – this essential nutrient is required to support the body’s ability to create neurotransmitters (chemical messengers that are vital to healthy mood, sleep and so much more).
If you’re like one of many Australians struggling with sleep difficulties and you’re thinking it might be time to try a new approach, consider including these ingredients into your plan for getting back your quality sleep and improving your overall health and vitality.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
1. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Health Survey: Usual Nutrient Intakes, 2011-12. Viewed 28 July 2020, https://www.abs.gov.au
