Natural cures for a hard night's sleep
A hard night's sleep is a problem for 25% of the UK population and it can really drag us down - walking around like a zombie during the day is not good for our moods, work performance, relationships or health. As it's National Sleep Week (no, we didn't know either!), we've put together 5 ideas you may not have thought of before... to help cure insomnia the naturally beautiful way. Sleep is also the best anti-ageing fix to hold back wrinkles!
The thought of a Bed of Nails may make you head for the hills, but this is not as scary as you may think. Far from it, as Cult Beauty tell us it will "help you get a heavenly night's sleep". Rather than torture you, the bed will banish aches and pains with its funky, modern design. It hits the spot as its 6000 non-toxic plastic spikes ease away your tension and stress - key culprits in keeping you awake. The spikes work in the same fashion to acupuncture and help release happy hormones - including endorphins - to aid a restful night's sleep. Cult Beauty has hit the nail on the head with this new 'East meets West' product, and can even aid the disappearance of cellulite as its 'nails' help to rid your bodily toxins and break down fat groupings. To restore your natural wellbeing, visit Cult Beauty.
Cult Beauty's Bed of Nails will end a torturous bad night's sleep.When we sleep on natural materials(*), we are less likely to toss and turn and in general sleep better. What's more, organic and/or natural mattresses boast superior anti-microbial and anti-dustmite properties. Who wants to risk having a coughing fit at night?! These wellbeing properties combined with a lower carbon and chemical footprint, means it's probably a good idea to invest in an organic mattress whether you sleep well or not. Albaca specialise in handmade natural latex mattresses. Their Ramsey Mattress, sold by LUMA, is made from the sap sustainably harvested from the Heava tree and it moulds to the shape of your body in all the right places. With this gentle support, stiff joints and aches will be a thing of the past. Visit LUMA online or visit their London store to try out for yourself (like Prince Charles did!).
Albaca mattresses aid a good night's sleepTo help stress seep away and gently massage away a stiff neck, we love the idea of an organic spelt pillow. The spelt husks are 'springy' but tough, and hold a lot of air. You can also adjust the amount of filling to suit your needs. Definitely worth a try as spelt is famed for its relaxing properties. Find out more at Green Fibres.
We spend around a third of our lifetime in bed, so you don't have to be a rocket scientist to work out that sleep may not have the best chance if we're exposed to a lot of chemicals. A lot of non-organic bedding may not be natural as you think. Nylon or polyester bedding can hold traces of chemical based dyes, flame retardants or formaldehyde resin. For a good night's sleep it's well worth investing in an organic variety, and the more luxurious the better! We love LUMA's range of bed linen for a peaceful indulgent slumber.
Via LUMA. Arun is a luxurious super-smooth organic cotton sateen detailed with 2 rows of classic satin stitch embroidery.
Before you hit the sack though, we reckon you'll enjoy going to bed with Pukka. Pukka work their magic on our natural beauty from the inside out and their teas are magnificent - tasty and effective, not to mention organic, fairly traded and traceable. Pukka's night time tea is a yummy herbal blend of oatstraw, chamomile and lavender and has been the night time choice of The GIN Lady's for several months now. This sleepy herbal blend has been specifically put together to calm and nourish our nervous system, and it works a treat. Visit Pukka Herbs to find out more.
Before we say nighty night, we also recommend a good read of Cult Beauty's sleep-inducing tips - you'll discover some good pointers here.
*Dickson, P. R. (1984). Effect of a fleecy woolen underlay on sleep. The Medical Journal of Australia, 140, 87-89.



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