There is no telling how many times I have been told about the importance of sleep. If you asked me two years ago about my own sleep habits I would have told you they were just fine. On a normal (weekday) night I will usually go to bed before 11:00, maybe read a little, and fall right to sleep. I've never been a terribly late sleeper. Even on the weekends, 9:00 is a very late wake time!
All of that was true up until I had my precious little girl. In my first year as a mother, worrying constantly about her sleep habits, it took me a long time to notice that my own sleep habits had changed drastically. Falling asleep was not the problem, considering how tired I was all the time. But staying asleep was very difficult. I would wake in the middle of the night and not be able to go back to sleep. Or I would get really hot and feel very uncomfortable.
My wonderful husband, who loves to sleep and can anytime of day or night, suggested I take a Benadryl. Well, that just left me groggy and tired the rest of the day! I decided to go the Melatonin route, with it being "natural." Unfortunately not all Melatonin is the same quality. Watch Dr. Oz's video HERE.
Through a lot of researching and trial runs I am so thankful to have found the healing power of adaptogens. Simply put, adaptogens regulate the production of cortisol, reducing stress. A relaxed, less stressful body allows for better and more rejuvenating sleep.
