During these times it’s hard to not be stressed out over the unknown. There are many health problems that are a result of higher stress levels. When we are stressed it can lead to diminished sleep. Sleep is critical to immune function. Here are a few ways to lessen stress and improve sleep.
- Deep Breathing
- Get comfortable. You can lie on your back in bed or on the floor with a pillow under your head and
- knees. Or you can sit in a chair with your shoulders, head, and neck supported against the back of
- the chair.
- Breathe in through your nose. Let your belly fill with air.
- Breathe out through your nose.
- Place one hand on your belly. Place the other hand on your chest.
- As you breathe in, feel your belly rise. As you breathe out, feel your belly lower. The hand on your
- belly should move more than the one that’s on your chest.
- Take three more full, deep breaths. Breathe fully into your belly as it rises and falls with your breath.**
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Get comfortable and prepare to sit still for a few minutes. After you stop reading this, you’re going
- to simply focus on your own natural inhaling and exhaling of breath.
- Focus on your breath. Where do you feel your breath most? In your belly? In your nose? Try to keep
- your attention on your inhale and exhale.
- Follow your breath for two minutes. Take a deep inhale, expanding your belly, and then exhale
- slowly, elongating the out-breath as your belly contracts.***
- Supplementation
Nitric Oxide
A study published in The Journal for Circulation Research found that “nitric oxide is a key regulator of the circadian clock in the cardiovascular system and may be a novel target for the treatment of age-associated alteration of circadian rhythms.”
Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone that regulates our circadian rhythm. Melatonin administration from 0.3 mg to 5.0 mg has been shown to exert a sedative-like effect.* When supplemented prior to the onset of the body’snormal melatonin secretion, even a low amount of melatonin can promote sleep.*
Pro GAD Enhancer
The 5 key ingredients for this mood support and mental relaxation product are designed to assist with:
- Nervousness or Anxiousness
- Difficulty Falling or Staying Asleep
- Mood & Muscle Relaxation
- Improved Sense of Well Being
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