Have a good sleep!

Sleeping hormone

Melatonin is a hormone our body produces naturally to signal that it is time to sleep. But sometimes our sleep-wake cycle can get thrown off or our body does not make enough natural melatonin. Here, magnesium can help. 

Magnesium is a mineral that our body needs for muscle relaxation and helping quiet the mind—calming effects that are ever-so-important at bedtime. Science says magnesium’s calming effects may be related to its role in regulating sleep hormones, including melatonin, and low magnesium levels have been linked to trouble sleeping.

Besides hormone affects our sleeping condition, our mood also plays a role.  Sometimes all it takes to help you sleep is a calmer mind. Below are some herbs that can help:

Valerian Root

Research shows that improvement in sleep quality after taking between 300-900 mg of valerian root right before bed.

Lemon Balm

This fragrant herb garden staple contains many active compounds, including antioxidant flavonoids and polyphenols that impart wellness benefits. Researchers found that it may help modulate neurotransmitter activity, thus helping with stress, anxiousness and sleep.

Studies show that lemon balm has a mild sedative effect, promotes relaxation to help you fall asleep more easily, enhances sleep quality and supports stress relief and a positive mood.

Chamomile Tea
The chamomile herbal tea can also have relaxing benefits. Science attributes the calming effects of chamomile to apigenin, an antioxidant flavonoid within chamomile that binds to brain receptors related to anxiousness. Studies show chamomile can help you fall asleep more quickly and wake up fewer times during the night.

In addition, l-theanine which is an amino acid found in tea leaves that boasts some cognitive benefits has also relaxing properties that may help with sleep.

Chinese Skullcap
Chinese skullcap is one of the most popular herbs for calming anxiousness. Research shows it can provide a significant lift in mood without reducing energy or cognitive function. Researchers say it works as a GABA modulator, helping minimize stress and worry.