Natural Remedies for Deep Sleep

We’ve all been there, dragging ourselves through the day, reaching for yet another coffee, and wondering why we feel so sluggish. Sometimes life just takes over, and sleep goes far down the priority list. Whilst we look for quick fixes, the real results come from addressing the problem! 

A bad night’s sleep can leave you feeling irritable, foggy, bloated and running on empty. And did you know that consistent poor sleep can impact your body just as much as months of junk food? Yep, sleep deprivation can mimic the effects of a poor diet, increasing stress hormones, disrupting blood sugar balance, and even driving inflammation.

So, today, we wanted to talk about the importance of sleep, how to support ourselves naturally with supplements, and how we can wake up feeling refreshed and energised.

The Science Behind Sleep: 

Your sleep isn’t just about feeling rested, it’s controlled by key hormones that regulate your mood, nervous system, and ability to drift off into deep, restorative sleep. Two of the key hormones are serotonin and melatonin.

Melatonin is your body’s sleep signal, rising in the evening to tell your body it’s time to wind down.

Serotonin, often called the ‘happy hormone,’ is a precursor to melatonin, meaning your body needs it to produce melatonin in the first place.

This is where magnesium (especially the bisglycinate form) and ashwagandha (especially in the patented Bio-Shoden form) come into play. Magnesium supports serotonin production, helping to create the foundation for deep sleep, while ashwagandha helps regulate cortisol (your stress hormone) and promotes relaxation.

Together, they work to help you fall asleep and stay asleep naturally.

What’s the Deal with Ashwagandha? 

A common question we hear: Is ashwagandha stimulating or sedating? The answer depends on the situation. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to stress. If you’re highly stressed, it can help bring you back into balance, supporting relaxation and better sleep. 

However, some people find that taking it in the morning gives them a steady, calm energy—so if you’re new to ashwagandha, try it at night first to see how it works for you.

Why Sleep is the Key to Everything

If you’ve ever felt ‘off’ after a bad night’s sleep, you already know how crucial sleep is. But beyond feeling tired, poor sleep can affect almost every system in your body:

• Weight management: Poor sleep has been linked to increased levels of ghrelin (your hunger hormone) and reduced leptin (your satiety hormone), making you more likely to crave high sugar, high carb foods the next day.

• Hormone balance: Sleep is when your body repairs and regulates everything from stress hormones to reproductive health.

• Brain function: Your brain clears out toxins while you sleep, improving focus, creativity, and memory.

• Digestion & gut health: Poor sleep disrupts the gut microbiome, which plays a key role in digestion and overall health.

How to Wake Up Feeling Refreshed:

If you’re looking for natural remedies for deep sleep and want to wake up feeling rejuvenated (instead of hitting snooze five times), we suggest giving our Restful Nights bundle a try.

It contains both magnesium and ashwagandha, which support the key sleep hormones to promote a restful night’s sleep. They also support the nervous system and other crucial areas that impact sleep, such as blood glucose regulation, stress management, and hormonal balance.

Unlike melatonin supplements, which can make you groggy, magnesium and ashwagandha work with your body to naturally support sleep cycles. We recommend taking them about 30–60 minutes before bed to support relaxation, alongside the following simple habits:

• Create a wind down routine: Legs up the wall, read a book, meditate, journal or practice deep breathing.

• Keep your room cool and dark: Dim the lights or opt to using candles (safely!) at night to help your body naturally produce melatonin and let some fresh air in.

• Stick to a consistent schedule: Even on weekends (your body will thank you) as this helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which benefits your energy levels, mood, metabolism, hormones and so much more.

Sleep is For Everyone:

Sleep isn't a luxury, it’s essential for health, energy, and success. While there are many factors that contribute to poor sleep, and everyone is unique in what works best for them, starting with our Restful Nights bundle and making small changes to your routine to support better sleep hormone production is a great place to start.

So whether you struggle getting to sleep, struggle staying asleep or simply struggle to go to bed when you know you should, then try our Restful Nights bundle, focus on a good routine, and be mindful about lighting and stress before bed. Then you’ll have a pretty good recipe for the perfect night’s sleep.

If you’d like more support in understanding why your sleep is disrupted, whether it’s due to menopause, blood sugar imbalances, or poor liver detoxification, then get in touch. We can create a personalised bundle just for you, tailored to your specific needs.