Insomnia is so frustrating! Why won’t you just sleep brain?! Here are some things I’ve found that help.
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Supplements
Wearables
Bed Upgrades
Bedroom Upgrades
Supplements
If you’ve done any research into sleeping - melatonin is a must! This brand from Sam’s is one of the best prices I’ve found on gummies.
Member's Mark Melatonin Gummies, 5 mg, Strawberry, 200 ct.
Some research suggests that magnesium is better absorbed through the skin than orally. Spray this in your stomach and feet before bed and then it’s lights out.
Seven Minerals, Pure Magnesium Oil Spray - Big 12 oz (Lasts 24 Months) - ...
Heartburn used to keep me awake until my doctor suggested omeprazole. This keeps it under control and I never even think about heartburn anymore.
Member's Mark Omeprazole Delayed Release Tablets, 20 mg, 42 ct.
IYKYK, Sleepytime tea works! I think it’s the combination of the ritual, the comforting warmth, and the calming ingredients. Or maybe that bear is just magical?
Sleepytime Tea
Adding magnesium to my nighttime routine was a game changer for me! Look for magnesium glycinate - rather than citrate - because it’s better absorbed by the body
Magnesium Glycinate Tablets | Nervous System Support
Wearables
Block out the world with a blue tooth sleep mask. Play music, podcast, meditation, or whatever you like and it won’t disturb anyone else. Keeps the light out which is proven to improve sleep quality.
Bluetooth Sleep Mask
Do you hate the way traditional earplugs feel in your ear? (Ouch). Me too! But I adore this style. Stays in the ear without discomfort and lays flat in the ear for side sleepers.
Loop Earplugs
A weighted blanket for your eyes! This is the ultimate in sleep luxury. The weight is calming and the fabric is soft.
Nodpod Sleep Mask
Do you T-Rex your arms at night and wake up in pain? Save yourself - from yourself- and start sleeping in carpal tunnel wrist guards. My pain has nearly evaporated since I started doing this.
ComfyBrace® Carpal Tunnel Wrist Brace
Bed Upgrades
Heartburn keep you up a night? Struggle with snoring or sleep apnea? A wedge pillow can help! This has made such a difference in my sleep quality.
Queen Size Bed Wedge
Hot sleeper? Me too! Research shows a cooler room improves sleep. Add some cooling sheets to keep you at a comfortable temperature.
Cooling Sheets
Love the weight of a comforter but find yourself sweating in the middle of the night? Stop the suffering and get a cooling comforter.
Award-Winning Evercool® Cooling Comforter
Bedroom Upgrades
Diffusing calming essential oils at bedtime can signal to your brain it’s time for rest. If you have pets, research which oils are animal safe before diffusing.
Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set
Nonnegotiable - you need blackout curtains in your bedroom.