The human body requires minerals to function. They are fundamental for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, bone health, immune system health and metabolism.
5 Steps for Better Sleep, Starting Tonight
2. Micro-minerals
Mineral Supplementation
Add these 5 steps to your bed-time routine to enhance sleep:
Pro-Tip: Daily Mineral Cocktail
1. Create a bedroom environment that is dark and cool.
It is important to replace minerals after you sleep. As part of your morning routine, try a daily mineral cocktail. This is also a great way to hydrate and 'wake you up'.
RECIPE:
- Lemon juice (quarter lemon)
- 1 pinch Himalayan Rock Salt
- 350ml Spring water/Artesian water
2. Limit Screen Time
Turn off your laptop and television at least 45 minutes before your bedtime and don’t charge your phone next to your bed.
Many of us spend the majority of our day in front of screens. Screen time before bed suppresses melatonin and keeps your brain alert. Your mind needs time to unwind and relax into sleep with natural light only.
Himalayan Rock Salt Benefits
Whereas table salt is processed to give it a fine texture (stripping it of natural trace minerals), Himalayan salt is minimally processed and contains up to 84 additional minerals and trace elements!
These include macro-minerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium and calcium and micro-minerals like iron and molybdenum. These minerals are also the cause of the famous pink colour.
3. Magnesium
Apply Amazing Oils Magnesium Pro onto the tops of your feet/back of the legs.
Daily use helps enhance sleep quality, relieve restless sleep and reduce mild muscle spasms that might otherwise wake you up during the night.
Lemon Juice Benefits
Lemon Juice has small amounts of potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus but the greatest benefit is the Vitamin C content. The juice of a quarter of a lemon contains approximately 35% of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin C.
Springwater Benefits
Hydration is one of the most important things to consider in your morning routine. We lose body fluid as we breathe during the evening - particularly if you are a mouth breather. Be aware that an excessively warm room can also add to fluid loss.
Try choosing spring water over tap water for morning hydration as spring water often has a higher mineral content than your regular tap water.
4. Journal
Journalling can be an effective way to quiet the mind.
Start by writing a list of what you’re grateful for before bed. It’s also a great way to make sure your blessings get the closing scene of the night.
5. Do Some Light Stretching
We hold a lot of stress and tension in our bodies. Light stretching before bed allows us to reset and relax. New habits should be relatively non-invasive to your current routine, so don't worry about becoming a yogi overnight... You can start with a simple hamstring stretch - try to touch your toes!
Any claims made throughout this blog post relate to our Magnesium PRO Spray, AUST L 299947.
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15637215
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrientprofile&dbid=44
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5318167/
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/connection-between-hydration-and-sleep