FInal Booklet

for the love

OF GOOD

SLEEP

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WHY DO WE NEED SLEEP A N Y WAY ?

everyone knows we all need sleep but do you actually know why - As you sleep, your brain is busy organizing and correlating memories. Sleep allows your brain to better process new experiences and knowledge, improving your memory.

- Sleep impacts many of the chemicals in your body such as serotonin. People with a good level of serotonin are less likely to suffer from depression.

- Sleep preserves immune factors which are known to prevent things such as the common cold.

- When your body is sleep deficient, it goes into a state of stress.

This then causes an increase in blood pressure which is a risk factor for heart disease and strokes.

However the most important thing here is for these to apply we must not only get enough sleep but also good quality sleep, and this is exactly what GOOD SLEEP GOOD HEALTH aim to do.

From falling to sleep right through to waking up, we have created a range of products which help you get the most out of your sleep and live a more healthy life!

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FEELING TIRED?

HAV E YO U DRIFTED OFF YET?

a few little tips to help you reach the land of nod

now you are deep into your slumber here is some advice to help you stay there

- A warm bath before bedtime can help you to unwind. Try using GOOD SLEEP GOOD HEALTH’s relaxing bath soak. Infused with chamomile to help relax you and soothe your muscles.

- Stress, anxiety, worry, and depression can all contribute to an inability to fall asleep. GOOD SLEEP GOOD HEALTH have created a chamomile room spray to help you feel calm and relaxed prior to sleep.

- The contrast between light during the day and dark at night helps reinforce your body’s natural rhythms. By making your bedroom dark at night, you will be able to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. A low level of light before sleep is also ideal.

- Bedtime herbal teas can help you doze off. GOOD SLEEP GOOD HEALTH have created a chamomile infused herbal tea which is the perfect bedtime brew.

- Ideally it should only take 10-15 minutes to fall asleep, if not get up and do something until you are sleepy.

- Light whilst you are sleeping disturbs melatonin production which is the hormone responsible for us sleeping and waking.

Use GOOD SLEEP GOOD HEALTH’s sleep eye mask to block out any light which may disturb you.

- Comfort plays an important role in staying asleep. GOOD SLEEP GOOD HEALTH have a range of duvet covers and pillow cases made from luxurious cotton to give maximum comfort.

- This goes for clothing too. GOOD SLEEP GOOD HEALTH’s luxurious silk pyjamas are loose enough to glide over the skin allowing you to move freely in your sleep.

- Room temperature has a big effect on sleep. It is recommended you should sleep in a room between 18-22 degrees C, too hot or too cold and you will find yourself waking up in the night.

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TIME TO WAKE UP!

you shouldnt really need much help with waking up anymore but here are a few tips just incase - It is recommended that you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day as this will train your body to sleep on a schedule.

After several weeks of this you should be sleeping easier and waking up more refreshed.

- GOOD SLEEP GOOD HEALTH understands that the above tip is quite difficult to maintain and alarm clock may be necessary.

However it is very stressful on the body to be awoken suddenly by a loud alarm so we have created the ‘wake-up light’. Designed to simulate a natural wakening the light gradually increases over a 30 minute period to wake you up feeling more refreshed.

- A cool glass of water first thing in the morning will kick start your metabolism waking you up faster and helping you feel more alert. It also stimulates the body and will help you stay awake.

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