Let's talk about Melatonin...

With over 200 hormones in the body doing hundreds of different jobs, it’s important to keep them in balance.

Melatonin 

To keep you happy and rested

The sleep hormone melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland in the brain during hours of darkness and is switched off at dawn by the bright light of day. It helps you to sleep and regulates your body clock.

What can go wrong?

If you ignore your natural biological day/night rhythms by staying up very late, jetting across time zones, or working night shifts, you may pay the price with an out-of-synch body clock. Fatigue, lack of energy, lapses in memory and concentration are typical symptoms.

Happy hormone tips

If your body clock is struggling because of jet lag or broken sleep, set an alarm, suggests Professor Jim Horne, Director of the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University. “The most important way to correct your body clock is to have a regular wake up time, even if you’ve had a late night. A constant bedtime is not nearly as important as your wake up time.”
Use window coverings which allow some of the dawn light to filter into your bedroom to help signal a natural stop to melatonin production.
Eat more foods containing vitamin B6, such as chicken, pork, chickpeas, cereals, brown rice, potatoes and bananas –  research suggests that vitamin B6 boosts melatonin levels and can improve mood in women who are depressed.

A fast solution is to supplement. Arbonne has a natural spray which contains 2mg of melatonin plus a botanical blend of Chamomile, hops, valerian and passion flower powder. 

this blend will sure get you sleep. Cost: retail for $40

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