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Calming Aids & Remedies
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Calming Aids & Remedies
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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Calming Aids & Remedies
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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Calming Aids & Remedies
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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Calming Aids & Remedies
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.
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Relax & Unwind Essential Oil
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: This Essential Oil Blend combines bergamot, lavender, and lemongrass, each contribute sleep-promoting properties. Lavender is well-known for its calming and sedative effects, helping to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Bergamot has mood-lifting and stress-reducing properties, which can help calm a busy mind before bedtime. Lemongrass is often used for its calming and anxiety-reducing properties, which can help create a more relaxed state conducive to sleep. The combination of these oils creates a synergistic effect, enhancing their individual benefits. When used in a diffuser or as part of a bedtime routine, this blend helps create a soothing atmosphere, signalling to the body that it’s time to wind down and prepare for sleep. Sometimes i find just lavender a little much, and in those times this blend works for me – try it yourself.
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Rescue Remedy Night
View on AmazonSally Recommends: I’ve always been a fan of Bach’s Rescue Remedy and this Night version is great. It combines five original Bach flower essences, including Rock Rose and White Chestnut, which work together to alleviate unwanted, repetitive thoughts that can disrupt sleep. By taking a few drops before bedtime, you should find it easier to relax and transition into sleep without the grogginess associated with medication. Gotta be worth a try..
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Rescue Remedy Night – Gummies
View on AmazonSally Recommends: I’ve always been a fan of Bach’s Rescue Remedy and this Night version is great. It combines five original Bach flower essences, including Rock Rose and White Chestnut, which work together to alleviate unwanted, repetitive thoughts that can disrupt sleep. By taking a few drops before bedtime, you should find it easier to relax and transition into sleep without the grogginess associated with medication. These new gummies make it even easier…
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Sleep Gummies
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: These natural sleep aids are formulated with ingredients like Griffonia seed extract, L-Theanine, lavender, and chamomile, each known for their calming properties. Griffonia seed extract provides 5-HTP, a precursor to serotonin that helps regulate sleep and mood, while L-Theanine promotes relaxation without drowsiness. Together, these ingredients work synergistically to reduce stress and anxiety, making it easier to fall asleep and achieve deeper rest, ultimately helping users wake up feeling refreshed.
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Sleep Vitamins
View on AmazonCharlotte Recommends: Each strip contains a blend of ingredients designed to promote better sleep, including Vitamin B6, Melatonin, and L-Theanine. Vitamin B6 helps regulate sleep patterns and reduce stress, Melatonin is a hormone that controls the sleep-wake cycle, and L-Theanine promotes relaxation without drowsiness. The strips also contain Chamomile and Lemon Balm extracts, known for their calming properties. This vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free formula is designed to dissolve quickly on the tongue, providing a convenient alternative to pills or gummies for those seeking to improve their sleep quality and manage stress. If you don’t like tablets these are great!
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Will Powders – Calm Capsules
View DirectNicky Recommends: Useful during periods of increased stress, when your system feels wired, tense, or harder to settle. I tend to use this when I know a more demanding week is coming, rather than waiting until I feel overwhelmed. L-theanine supports a calmer, more balanced mental state without sedation, which makes it helpful for staying functional while reducing intensity. This isn’t something I use all the time — more as a way to support my system when needed.
