Instead of turning to supplements when experiencing issues with our sleeping, we should use natural ingredients like herbs, flowers or other calming aids such as magnesium. This, however, doesn’t mean that we should avoid the supplements at all cause. On the contrary, they can be useful if used with caution.

For example, melatonin supplements can come in handy while travelling and changing time zones.

Certain foods have in them naturally occurring melatonin and their consumption can enhance our sleeping. Among them are pistachios, tart cherries, fatty fish, rice, goji berries, oats and mushrooms.

Waking up several times throughout the night to use the bathroom is yet another reason for sleep disturbance.

In order to completely prevent this, or at least reduce it, limit the liquids intake before going to bed.

Caffeine and alcohol intake, especially in large amounts, can affect sleep.

Having coffee after 2 pm should be avoided because the caffeine stays in our system long and keeps us awake. Alcohol on the other hand is believed to make people fall asleep faster, but it hugely impacts your REM sleep, which leads to multiple wake-ups during the night.

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