Caitlyn, Author at Supplement Your Sleep

Fall Asleep Quicker By Counting Breaths Instead of Sheep

Falling asleep has always been a struggle for me. I have a hard time slowing down and shutting off my brain. Fortunately, there are a number of breathing exercises in yoga to help you fall asleep fast. Among my favorites…

Fall Asleep Fast Or Same Old Rest? Reviewing Sound Sleep By Gaia Herbs

I’ve tried a number of supplements that help me get more restful, deeper sleep. But a big problem many people have — and one I struggle with from time to time — isn’t the duration of sleep itself, but rather…

Are You An Athlete? You Should Probably Try Natural Calm

Magnesium: It’s a vital nutrient up to 70% of the population (or more!) is deficient in. Our body can’t make it, so we need to consume it from food or supplement sources. And it’s especially necessary when the body…

How Sleep Supplements Can Help You Quit Pre-Bedtime Electronics

Let’s get straight to the point: You shouldn’t use electronics before bed. The light from your laptop, smartphone, Apple Watch, or Tamagotchi (feel old?) can reduce melatonin levels and keep you from getting restful sleep. Plus, your brain is more…

Try This Surprising, Protein-Rich Snack For Better Sleep

Food before bed is a subject worth its own blog entirely, but it’s also something I’m constantly learning more about. Recently, I was alerted to the fact that the humble pumpkin seed contains roughly 500 mg of tryptophan per 100-gram…

Dream Water Versus Food For Sleep: Which Shot Wins?

Recently, a friend (who HATES swallowing pills) asked me for a recommendation on a good, ready-to-drink sleep supplement. “Ready-to-drink” rules out my longtime favorite Natural Calm, as it comes in powder form to mix yourself. That left me with…

Tea Before Bed? Reviewing Nighty Night Valerian By Traditional Medicinals

When it comes to supplements to help me sleep, I usually lean toward choosing something “natural” and simple. The soothing effects of a warm drink coupled with folk remedy herbs make Nighty Night Valerian Herbal Tea (spoiler alert on this…

Dream Water Review: Can One Sleep Shot Have It All?

I’ve tried nearly twenty different sleep supplements over the past 18 months, but I’ve been missing one right under my nose this whole time. My local bodega (that’s a convenience store for you non New Yorkers 🙂 ) has been…

What Time Should You Take Sleep Supplements?

Chances are your sleep routine isn’t going to be the exact same every night. In the past, I’ve tried setting an alarm when it’s time to put away the electronics and start winding down for bed (with a book, soothing…

The Best Sleep Supplements For Naps And Shorter Duration Sleep

In an ideal world, we’d all get 8 to 9 hours of deep, uninterrupted sleep (and not just on the weekends). In reality, most of us won’t have that luxury for more than a few days at a time. That’s…