Sleep Hygiene

Prioritizing sleep is a key to optimal physical and mental health. This is a starting list of actions to improve your sleep. Adults typically need 7+ hours a night.

Daily habits to support sleep

  • Get the sun on your skin throughout the day

  • Get moving; engage in physical activity or exercise.

  • Cut caffeine by the early afternoon

  • Drink plenty of water

  • Limit late-night eating

  • Create a relaxing sleeping environment: quiet, dark, cool, comfortable

  • Supplements for additional support: 5-HTP, GABA, L-Theanine, Magnesium Glycinate,  L-Tryptophan, L-Glutamine, Vitamin B-6

Get in proper ROUTINES!

Wake-up Routine 

  • Have a consistent wake-up time

  • Implement early sunlight exposure and/or grounding outside

Sleep Routine

  • Have a consistent bedtime

  • 30-60 minutes before bedtime, turn off electronic devices (phone, TV, computer, etc.)

  • 30-60 minutes before bedtime, calm your environment: lower lights, calm music, relaxing activities