Sleep is vital to our health and a non-negotiable health foundation.

Here are our top recommendations to make the most of our your sleep routine:

• Sleep at night: This is when your body does much of its' detoxification and repair. It’s also vital for hormone metabolism and our immune system. 
• Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night
• Go to sleep earlier rather than later: Sleep quality is better earlier in the night. Going to sleep after midnight decreases the amount of REM sleep you experience
• Go to bed at same time and wake around the same time is most important
• Your sleep environment matters!
  • Make sure it is dark:
    • We are meant to sleep in total darkness and our melatonin production is very sensitive to light exposure of any kind (especially blue light)
    • Make sure your room is free from all artificial lights or light streaming in from outside
    • Blackout curtains
    • Electric tape over lights
    • Sleep mask
      • Especially for travel
  • Make sure it is cool:
    • More supportive to deep sleep
    • 60-67 degrees Fahrenheit is optimal for sleep
  • Make sure it is quiet:
    • Too much or sometimes too little sound can be an issue. 
    • Light sleepers can benefit from white noise or even ear plugs
  • Keep devices as far from your head as possible:
    • EMFs can interfere with tissue healing/detox
      • Best: in another room
      • Good: across the room
      • Ok: next to the bed but far away from head and ideally on airplane mode
• Routine
  • Consider following the same steps each night to prepare for sleep
  • Tip: get ready for bed before you are ready for bed
• Stay off screens an hour before bed or at the very least wear blue light blocking lenses if you are going to watch a show of be on your phone before bed
• Consider what you are “consuming” before bed
  • Calming and soothing vibes
• Bonus: Put wifi on an holiday light timer to turn off during sleeping hours