There’s not much worse than a bad night’s sleep is there?

It will affect how you feel in pretty much every way –your energy, cravings, mood, symptoms and more.

Sleep is such a crucial factor in your health…

A chronic lack of sleep can lead to anxiety and depression, obesity issues, and is linked with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weakened immune system and more.

Bearing all that in mind, here are 9 tips to help improve your sleep:

#1. Turn off the Devices

Any electronic device with a screen (such as TV’s and phones) emit a light that affects our sleep hormones.

Preferably, you would turn these devices off at least 45 minutes before going to sleep, and instead spend that time relaxing, reading, chatting with your partner, and generally winding down.

#2. Avoid Alcohol  

You might think it helps but the quality of your sleep is normally MUCH worse after drinking alcohol.

#3. Sleep in a Bat Cave

That means make sure your room is VERY dark - not damp and full of bats!  

Any lights at all in your room (even from the alarm clock or the charging light on your phone) can affect your sleep to a certain extent. 

Black out blinds and a sleep mask may help here.

#4. Go to the Toilet

Even just waking once in the day for a quick wee can really affect the quality of your sleep.  

You would ideally sleep through the night without waking once – so make sure you go to the toilet just before bed and reduce the amount you drink in the few hours before going to sleep.

#5. Watch the Caffeine

Any caffeine consumed in the 6 hours before going to bed can and will disrupt your sleep.  

Therefore, any coffee, tea or green tea you drink would preferably be consumed in the morning or early afternoon.

#6. Get Some Daylight

You need to tell your body when its daytime, and when its night-time.

At a minimum, in the morning, try to get some time outside in the daylight.  

And then in the evenings, if possible, dim the lights in your home a little.

This tip alone can have a huge effect on your sleep.

#7. Have a Routine

When it comes to sleep, your body loves routine.  

Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, as much as possible, including at the weekends.

#8. Pre-Bed Food

What you eat in the hours before bed can affect your sleep.

Everyone is different here but, in general, some protein before bed can help to control blood sugars through the night and make for a more rested sleep.

This protein can be part of your evening meal, or perhaps take the form of a protein smoothie such as our “Advanced Vegan Protein”.

#9. Avoid a Magnesium Deficiency

Studies have shown that a deficiency in magnesium is linked with poor sleep.

Unfortunately, these days, a magnesium deficiency is very common as it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get from food alone.

Our “Advanced Magnesium” is made up of 4 of the most well absorbed forms of magnesium.  

It is extremely pure and extremely effective at providing you with this critical mineral that most people are deficient in.

Minimise the chances of a magnesium deficiency disrupting your sleep and find out more here.