Importance of Quality Sleep
We all know that humans need 7-8 hours of sleep per night to function effectively, otherwise we run the risk of becoming sleep deprived, but how important is sleep really for our overall health and well-being?
Sleep is a process whereby the body regenerates, repairs and restores itself to maintain normal bodily functions including:
- Repairing muscle tissue
- Building new muscle tissue
- Hormone release
- Immune system maintenance
Sleep plays a major role in the way our brains work, affecting memory, attention, and learning abilities. Having regular, high-quality sleep has been found to increase productivity and creative thinking, keeping your thoughts fresh and your mind sharp.
Not getting enough sleep can impact our emotional and mental health, making us moody, irritable, and even increasing the chances of developing anxiety and depression. Many people feel stressed when they aren’t getting enough sleep which leads to further insomnia, causing a viscous cycle of sleeplessness.
It is not only important to think about the number of hours of sleep you are getting, but also the quality of that sleep. Sleep quality refers to the overall depth and restfulness of your sleep. Sleep consists of several stages which include rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, both are important to achieve different aspects of physical and mental restoration.
Falling and staying asleep can be challenging, especially with the number of external stimuli and stresses we are faced with in our daily lives. People are struggling to switch off at night and this results in feelings of exhaustion and frustration the next day.
Sleep hygiene is a term you may be familiar with, this refers to the adoption of healthy daily habits such as getting into a consistent bedtime routine, avoiding caffeine and stimulants too late in the day, avoiding screen exposure before bedtime, and practicing relaxation techniques before bed. Additionally, considering natural herbal supplements to improve sleep quality can be beneficial.
FoodGrown Sleep Support has been developed using highly researched natural ingredients such as Magnesium derived from yeast, Valerian Root and Lemon Balm to aid in the reduction of stress and sleeplessness.
A gentle natural sleep aid which is free from synthetic ingredients, fillers, and genetically modified organisms, Sleep Support may reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, aiding relaxation and sleep quality. Developed using real food based ingredient that have improved bioavailability, Sleep Support can be used on occasion during times when stress levels are high, or as a regular herbal supplement to enhance better sleep.
