Did you know: around 1 in 3 Aussies struggle with sleep? If falling asleep (and staying a sleep) is a challenge we’ve got the down low on the top natural sleep remedies. First up though, some lifestyle tweaks that can make a huge difference.

1. Run a sleep hygiene audit

Ensuring the room is dark and quiet and your space is around 18 degrees celsius for sleep is the gold standard. Blue light sources (phone, TV) also delay melatonin, your sleep hormone. Switching off 1-2 hrs before bed and dimming the lights instead, will signal that sleep is coming.

2. Wind down with purpose

Take a warm magnesium bath (or a foot bath) 1-2 hrs before bed, this is one of the best natural ways to help you sleep better at night, as it cues the circadian rhythm. Follow up with some reading, just don’t forget to switch off the kindle and go analog with a paperback book.

3. Workout smart

Researchers found that resistance + aerobic exercise works best in the morning to promote great sleep at night. Tough workouts in the evening can disrupt sleep, however low impact walking and yoga fit well in the evening.

Ready to supercharge your sleep? Here are my Top 6 must try products for a better sleep.

1. Elektra Food Grade Magnesium flakes

Who it’s for: Stress heads, those who wake unrefreshed or feel they need to improve sleep quality.

Why we love it: Magnesium is well absorbed through the skin so we love to habit stack this product with a bath at the end of the day. Don’t have a bath? You can add these to a foot bath and soak your feet to reap the benefits. The Elektra Magnesium Flakes are also food grade and can be added to your drinking water. Being a commonly depleted mineral, this product is a key addition during times of stress for deep, restful sleep.

2. The Beauty Chef Supergenes Sleep Support

Who it’s for: Anyone with a racing mind that keeps them from falling asleep, or BACK to sleep at night. Also for those whose gut health impacts sleep.

Why we love it: This product contains Lemon Balm, California poppy and Passionflower to calm the nervous system. It also taps into the gut mind connection by supporting the microbiome. Did you know: your microbiome is responsible for making 90% of our serotonin - the precursor to melatonin?

3. The Good Night Co Deep Sleep Drops

Who it’s for: Those who wake unrefreshed, feel they lack deep sleep or have a restless night.

Why we love it: This homeopathic formula is easy to use and can be kept on your bedside to take at night, or even if you wake in the night. Designed to hit the key sleep issues, it's an all rounder product.

4. Badger Sleep Balm

Who it’s for: Anyone keen to improve their sleep quality and wake more refreshed.

Why we love it: Lavender in known to support sleep in many studies. This balm harnesses the powder of aromatherapy to do just that, including Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary for a nervous system wind down with a mild, soothing aroma.

5. Ritua Sleep Reishi Mushroom, Passionflower & Kava

Who it’s for: Anyone whose who finds it hard to switch off from the day and relax and those who need to wind down after a day of physical activity.

Why we love it: This natural sleep aid contains a blend of Reishi Mushroom, Passionflower & Kava to relax the muscles and the mind. Kava is widely consumed in Pacific and South Sea Island communities, it contains the psychoactive ingredient kavalactones for the relief of stress, anxiety, and insomnia.

6. Anna's Magnesium Bedtime Lotion with Lavender & Chamomile

Who it’s for: Anyone needing to get better sleep and especially beneficial for anyone having trouble sleeping due to (peri) menopause due to hormonal changes and/or hot flashes.

Why we love it: From the family that brought us the cult favourite Anna's Wild Yam Cream, this scientifically Formulated magnesium chloride lotion contains added with lavender and chamomile, for to help the body relax and drift into a deep sleep. Apply 1-2 pumps into the palm of your hand and massage into your lower back, behind your knees and tops of your feet 20 minutes prior to bedtime.

The Ritua and Beauty Chef products in this blog are TGA Listed. Always read the label and follow directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Article references: Research/3495, Sleep Foundation, PMC4505755, NSW Gov Kava fact Sheet