And while we’re all chasing those sacred moments of zen like never before, sometimes the stress of winding down is what keeps us from… being able to wind down (ugh). The key to a good wind down routine is to make it second nature. Taking a warm shower, dimming the lights, and listening to a guided meditation are all ironclad practices in Dr. Erin’s routine. “I even look at supplements as part of this routine,” she says. “I take MegaFood Herbal Sleep, a botanical blend that includes time-honored, traditional herbs like valerian, hops, passion flower and ashwagandha, that serve this unique and important purpose in our modern lives.” Avoiding this is simple: Don’t skip meals, eat enough protein, and monitor your pre-bed alcohol intake. Changing up your exercise routine may help too, with studies showing that late-night workouts could be linked to lack of quality sleep. This isn’t the only way that light plays tricks on our sleep though, which you’ll learn about in our last tip. A few easy ways to combat this disruption are to control the factors that we can (see above for how Dr. Erin does it), stick to a consistent bedtime, and supplement with melatonin, which mimics the effects of a dark environment to prepare your body for sleep. And if you’re not a fan of tablets before bed MegaFood Melatonin Berry Good Sleep* Gummies make this last step easier (and more delicious) than ever.
