5 Game-Changing Tricks to Improve Your Sleep Health

The older I get, the more I fondly reminisce on the days when I was able to sleep deeply and uninterrupted. I long for the sleep that left me in a haze of confusion when the first of many of my morning alarms went off. Not only was it a simpler time for my mind, but also my body. In the past year, I have ramped up my wellness journey by prioritizing my sleep more than ever. This means trying every tea, tincture and potion I can get my hands on to see if they live up to the promises of restful sleep that restores my mind and body. Here are the products that I see the most results from and consider staples in my night time routine now. 

Beam Dream Hot Cocoa: This hot chocolate supplement is everything I didn't know I needed. I'm currently on my third pack. It contains melatonin, l-theanine, magnesium and mushrooms to help calm the body and nervous system as you wind down for bed. As someone who has had a lot of misses with melatonin supplements, this one is a HIT! I started with the original flavor and was not a fan so I made the switch to Sea Salt Caramel. It's such a nice sweet treat to end the day with.

Magnesium oil: I frequently apply magnesium oil to my belly, lower back and soles of my feet to help with falling asleep faster as well as to soothe aches and pains. It's a lovely, affordable way to recover after workouts, too! It does take about 2-3 weeks to really kick in but it's definitely worth the wait.

CarePod: Big part of restful, continuous sleep is making sure your room feels comfortable for you. For me, that comfort means nice, moist air that doesn't leave me feeling chapped and dehydrated in the morning. Having a Carepod humidifier in my room does just that while also diminishing airborne viruses in my home. It's the only humidifier that I trust because it consists of stainless steel components that prevent the spread of harmful bacteria unlike other plastic humidifiers on the market.Feel free to use my discount code at checkout should you decide to make the switch (code: ESSENCE)!

Sauna Blanket: Incorporating 1-2 infrared sauna blanket sessions per week has not only helped to improve my internal health (heart, circulation, inflammation) but it has also helped me achieve more restorative sleep. When I wake up, I don't feel as groggy and I'm super energized for the day. It also has great benefits for my skin!

Oura Ring: I've seen some really polarizing discussions about the Oura Ring compared to other devices BUT my Oura Ring is my bestie! I've had it for almost a year and it has changed my perception of wellness by physically showing my data that supports (and discourages) certain habits. I use it to track my physical activity, stress levels, sleep and hormonal cycles. It makes me more mindful of the correlation between my habits and my rest so that I'm about to share the benefits of these hacks with you!