Elexir good sleep

Why do we need sleep?

We need sleep so that the body and brain can rest, recover and process impressions. While we sleep, emotions and experiences are processed so that in the morning we are ready to take on the challenges of the next day. When we sleep, the memory is strengthened and the brain is cleansed of harmful substances. During sleep, the brain is cleansed of "garbage" that has formed during the day and nerve connections are expanded and strengthened. Sleep is a basic biological function that exists in all living beings and is controlled by, among other things, heredity, light and environment. An adult usually needs between 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep per night .

Poor sleep can have many causes

The most common cause of sleep problems is stress. When stressed, the entire nervous system adjusts to alertness and it becomes difficult to unwind and fall asleep. Sleep can become more superficial due to stress and you may wake up early in the morning and have difficulty falling back asleep. Why we feel stress is individual, but common causes can be the classic everyday puzzle with high demands at work, family life, everyday chores, relationships, etc. Unprocessed experiences from the past and negative thoughts and feelings can also be causes of stress. Other common causes are disturbing noises in the environment such as traffic noise, a snoring partner or if you have small children. Alcohol, nicotine and caffeine can also negatively affect sleep.

Herbs for a good sleep

Good Sleep contains 5 different well-known herbs in a unique combination.

Lemon balm – has been used for centuries for its calming effects and is also a popular spice in cooking. It is also often used in aromatherapy with its fragrant essential oil content.

Hop – came to the Nordic countries with the monks in the 12th century and has had an important role in various health areas ever since. During the First World War, pillows were stuffed with hops in field hospitals to give the sick a more restful sleep. Today, hops are a valued herb in dietary supplements as it makes it easier to fall asleep and maintain a restful sleep.

Sleepyhead – A very fitting name for this beautiful flower that belongs to the poppy genus. However, it is not called the sleepy poppy because of its calming properties, but because it “wakes up” late in the day, i.e. it does not open its flower until the morning. The sleepy poppy contains substances that have been shown to make it easier to fall asleep and maintain a restful sleep.

Oats and Chamomile – In addition to lemon balm, hops and nightshade, Good Sleep also contains extracts of oats and chamomile.

Ingredients: Lemon balm extract ( Melissa officinalis L. ), chamomile extract ( Matricaria recutita L. ), hop extract ( Humulus lupulus ), oat extract ( Avena sativa ), sleeping pomace ( Eschscholzia californica ), bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium salts of fatty acids), anti-caking agent (silica), vegetable capsule (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose).