Global sleep guru on the natural ways to get better sleep

Sleep, or lack thereof, is an always-on-the-health-agenda topic with Australians seeking to find a smart sleep formula that helps them achieve what their bodies need to rest. With many of us working longer hours and faced with mounting pressures, our sleep is also sometimes affected by unhealthy habits and biological factors. [1] Global sleep sensation, Drew Ackerman, narrator of the World’s Leading Sleep Podcast shares some of his top tips on sleep, including some more natural alternatives we can start incorporating in our daily sleep routine. Listen to a podcast As narrator of the global phenomenon Sleep with Me Podcast, podcasts have become an increasingly popular tool to help those with sleeping difficulties drift off. The first of its kind— ‘Sleep with Me’ helps to put listeners to sleep through pointless tangents and monotone storytelling. This style of podcast narrative is effectively putting to sleep with this form of ‘adult’ storytelling. The Hot Ritual Something as simple as a hot bath or shower before bed may help increase sleepiness at bed-time. [4] What was once a night time ritual for children is now encouraged amongst adults to help get to sleep. Reduce Lengthy Naps It’s common to sink into a 3pm slump, and some of us will succumb to that late afternoon nap. While this can give people the extra energy boost they need—anything more than 2 hours or nearing the evening can disrupt your circadian rhythm, the body’s natural cycle which helps support our sleep rhythms. [2] If you can, avoid taking a long… Read More