5 Tips for Better Sleep
Anyone who’s struggled to get a good night’s rest knows exactly how frustrating it can be. Sleep is crucial to being a fully functioning human. If you don’t get enough sleep, it can affect many areas of your life, including your work, relationships and more. These tips for sleeping better will set you on the right path and help you get those zzzz’s in.
Turn Off Electronic Devices
If you’re someone who goes to bed with your phone in your hand, it might be helpful to pick up a book instead! You see, phones, tablets and computers contain blue light and this light increases the release of cortisol in the brain. More cortisol = less melatonin, making you more alert and less likely to fall asleep.
Try turning off your devices 30 minutes before bed if you’re struggling with getting to sleep.
Avoiding Substances
Most of us consume caffeine in some capacity every day. Whether you’re an avid tea drinker or can’t miss a cup of joe in the morning or can’t say no to chocolate - you’re consuming caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant, therefore making it difficult to fall asleep, as well as disrupting your body’s circadian rhythms. Reducing your caffeine intake before bed is likely to have a positive impact on your sleep.
Alcohol is different from caffeine in that it’s a depressant rather than a stimulant. With that being said, it’s still been linked to poor sleep quality and duration.
Diet & Exercise
It’s likely you’ve heard this one before but if you want to improve your sleep, you need to focus on diet and exercise. If you’re consuming too many calories and fat or aren’t getting the right nutrients from the foods you eat, your sleep will suffer.
Exercise has many long-term benefits, one of which is better sleep! Exercise such as running and cardio-based activities and resistance exercise, such as weightlifting has been linked to improved sleep.
Get Those Hours In
You should aim to get at least 7 hours each night! Doing so will keep your brain healthy, prevent disease that can occur with ongoing sleep deprivation, help you maintain healthy body weight and more.
Try a Low Dose Cannabis-Infused Edible
Of all the tips for sleeping better, this one is might seem a little unconventional but let us explain. There are many edibles that are specifically formulated to help you sleep! The mix of CBD, CBN and THC can help you ease the body and mind so you can fall asleep faster and wake up feeling refreshed.
Our reformulated Sleep gummies (Cloudberry, Lychee, and Midnight Berry) are fast-acting and long-lasting, which is perfect for those trying to regulate their sleep or who are suffering from insomnia. Pop one in 30-60 min before bed and you should be good to go!
With these easy tips, you’ll be on the right path to catching better zzz’s tonight.