How to sleep better

How to sleep better

Getting a good night's sleep offers a bunch of health benefits. It helps recharge your body and mind, boosts your immune system, keeps your heart healthy, controls your appetite and weight, and even makes your attention and memory better. Researchers at UCLA have found that that lack of sufficient sleep, sleep apnoea and insomnia have been associated with accelerated aging. This might not seem like a big deal, but it has the potential to bring on a lot of other diseases. Multiple sclerosis, heart disease and cancer are just a few of them. Sleep plays a crucial role in our physical and mental health; the significance of better sleep cannot be overstated.

Using Miss Mer Ocean Zen as a night-time collagen drink which will help you relax and fall asleep more easily given that it consists of unflavoured marine collagen peptides and essential amino acids which are fast acting and easy on the stomach.

 It will also assist in keeping your sleep in the REM phase for longer. Ocean Zen will not only help sleep better but also it will assist in restocking the collagen level in your skin, stimulate natural collagen formation and slowing the ageing process.

The are 5 ways how to sleep better and improve your sleep hygiene along with a consistent use of Miss Mer Relaxation blend.

Stick to a Sleep Schedule: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This helps your body know when it's time to rest and wake up naturally. Having a regular schedule improves the quality of your sleep over time as it conditions the body when it is time to release melatonin which helps you fall asleep. Miss Mer relaxation blend contains the amino acid L-tryptophan which the body converts into melatonin.

Try to get some direct sunlight in the morning: Getting direct sunlight in the first hour of waking up helps reset the circadian rhythm which is the body’s internal sleep clock. This exposure to sunlight in the morning gives cues to the body when to go to sleep at night and when to wake up in the morning. Light entering the eyes transmits time-of-day information to the brain and to the body. Sunlight sends a “wakeup” signal to the pituitary gland and the pituitary gland response by releasing hormones. Bright morning light tells your body to suppress melatonin production and increase cortisol production (which is good for you in healthy amounts) and serotonin. Eventually, the pineal gland metabolizes serotonin into melatonin and that’s what helps you naturally fall asleep at night.

Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Before bed, do things that help you relax and wind down. You can read a book, take a warm bath, or do calming exercises like deep breathing or guided meditation. Avoid using screens or doing exciting activities at least an hour before bedtime, as they can make it harder to fall asleep.

Make Your Bedroom Sleep-Friendly: Your bedroom should be a cozy place for sleep. Make sure it's dark, quiet, and cool. You can use blackout curtains to block out light, wear earplugs to reduce noise, or use a white noise machine if needed. Having a comfortable mattress and pillows that support your body can also make a big difference.

Avoid Stimulants and Alcohol: Try not to have things like caffeine (found in coffee and some sodas) or nicotine (in cigarettes) close to bedtime. They can mess up your sleep cycle and make it difficult to fall asleep. While alcohol might make you feel sleepy at first, it can disrupt your sleep later on, affecting its quality.

Watch Your Diet and Exercise: Don't eat heavy or spicy foods right before bedtime, as they may make you uncomfortable and disturb your sleep. If you need a snack or drink, choose something light and easy to digest. We recommend Miss Mer Ocean Zen as a night time sleep powder as it is a blend  hydrolysed marine collagen and essential amino acids which is easily digestible and fast acting to help you feel relax and get good sleep.

 Regular exercise is good for sleep but if possible avoid intense workouts too close to bedtime, as they can make you feel more awake. It is recommended to complete your fitness exercise at least 2 hours before bedtime so as to give endorphins, which are the feel good hormones secreted during exercise, time to wash out in the body.

Remember, improving your sleep might take time and practice.

By following those simple steps, you can make your nights more restful and wake up feeling refreshed and ready for a fantastic day ahead. Sleep Better, Sleep well!

Back to blog

Leave a comment

Please note, comments need to be approved before they are published.

Featured collection