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Calming Aids & Remedies
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Blue Light Filter Glasses
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: Blue light, especially from electronic devices, interferes with sleep by suppressing the production of melatonin. This type of light has a short wavelength and high energy, which can trick our brains into thinking it’s still daytime, disrupting our natural circadian rhythm. Blue light filter glasses are beneficial to wear in the evenings because they block or reduce the amount of blue light reaching our eyes. By wearing these glasses, you allow your body to naturally produce melatonin as the day progresses into night, helping to maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle.
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Calm Carry
View on AmazonAlchemists Recommend: The Calm Carry Sleep Aid is a newer tool we’ve been experimenting with, and it’s fair to say it’s a bit like Marmite — you’ll either love it or not get on with it at all. Some of us found the pressure too much – Nicky is quite sensitive, and Sally couldn’t use it with her pacemaker. While Charlotte and Ben absolutely loved the effect and felt it really supported their sleep. If you’re curious, it’s definitely worth a try to see which camp you fall into.
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Lavender Essential Oil
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: Lavender contains compounds linalool and linalyl acetate that have been shown to have relaxing effects on the nervous system. When inhaled, these compounds help reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a state of relaxation conducive to sleep. Studies have demonstrated that lavender can increase slow-wave sleep, the deep, restorative phase of the sleep cycle. You can use essential oils in a number of ways to help with sleep. Dab a little behind your ears, pop it in a diffuser in the room you’re in for the hour before you intend to head to bed, add a few drops to a bath or shower before bed.
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Lavender Pillow Spray
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: Lavender contains compounds linalool and linalyl acetate that have been shown to have relaxing effects on the nervous system. When inhaled, these compounds help reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a state of relaxation conducive to sleep. Studies have demonstrated that lavender can increase slow-wave sleep, the deep, restorative phase of the sleep cycle. Spraying it on your pillow increases the amount you inhale and allows you to inhale it throughout the night and so is a common sleep aid
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Magnesium BioCare Malate Capsules
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: Magnesium plays an important role in pain management and inflammation reduction. It acts as am antagonist to NMDA receptors which attenuates pain hypersensitivity. It also helps to prevent the development of chronic pain conditions and decreases the levels of pro-inflammatory substances in the body. I take 2 morning and night.
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Magnesium Oil Spray
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: Magnesium plays an important role in pain management and inflammation reduction, and magnesium oil offers a unique way to deliver these benefits directly through the skin. When applied topically the digestive system is bypassed allowing for more efficient absorption. The topical application can be particularly beneficial for localised pain and muscle tension, as it helps reduce inflammation and promote muscle relaxation right where it’s needed. Some users report relief from restless leg syndrome and nocturnal leg cramps when applying magnesium oil to their feet before bed. I also use mine for endometriosis and menstrual abdominal pain
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Neal’s Yard Bubble Bath
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: If I’ve has a stressful day a calming hot bubble bath before bed helps me relax. And this is my go to bubble bath to have. I love the natural products and the Ylang ylang, Patchouli and
Clary sage essential oils known for their calming and relaxing properties. it also contains lavender flower extract, which is also well-known for its sleep-promoting and relaxation effects. The aromatherapeutic blend of these essential oils is designed to be inhaled as you soak in the bath, potentially to create a relaxing atmosphere conducive to sleep. Well it works for me, hope it does for you too -
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Neal’s Yard Lavender Epsom Salts
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: Lavender-scented Epsom Salts can really help relax and encourage sleep. The magnesium sulfate in the Epsom salts absorbed through the skin aids in relaxation and sleep regulation. The lavender scent provides aromatherapeutic benefits, known for its calming and sleep-promoting properties. Soaking in a warm bath naturally relaxes muscles and lowers body temperature, signaling sleep readiness. The combination of warm water, magnesium, and lavender scent can reduce overall stress levels. Additionally, the ritual of taking a bath with these salts can psychologically prepare the mind for sleep by establishing a pre-sleep routine. This i my idea of heaven!
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Passionflower Tea
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) contains compounds that increase levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and promote relaxation. Studies have shown that this tea can improve both sleep quality and quantity. In one trial, participants who drank passionflower tea nightly for a week reported significantly improved sleep quality compared to a placebo tea. Additionally, passionflower has demonstrated anxiety-calming effects similar to some anti-anxiety medications, but with fewer side effects. This anxiolytic property can help calm racing thoughts and reduce stress before bedtime, making it easier to fall asleep. I recommend this one because it is completely organic, and is grown by expert farmers on an artisanal tea farm.
