Over the November 6 weekend, many of us “fell back” an hour when we set our clocks back for the end of Daylight Saving Time. There’s no better time than now to reset your circadian rhythms to ensure you’re getting the best possible sleep as we head into the busy holiday season.
Do You Need To Reset Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Sleep?
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Trouble staying awake during evening hours? Do you find it hard to wake up in the mornings? Have trouble falling asleep? Or maybe you’re feeling so tired that you’re having some difficulty feeling sharp and focused while carrying out your daily tasks and responsibilities?
If any of these symptoms sound familiar, you may want to consider realigning your circadian rhythms by trying these supplements recommended by Dr. Dave Scheiderer, Integrative Psychiatry’s Chief Medical Officer and Director of Education:
GABA Boost PM and Serocor at bedtime. And, for those who wake up in the middle of the night with active and anxious brains, consider adding our Cortisol Reducer.
And to continue improving your circadian rhythms upon waking, consider these morning supplements Cogniben or DOPA Maxx ES:
There are many other steps you can take to improve your sleep: read our blog 13 Tips for a Great Night’s Sleep for details.
Do You Need More Reasons to Prioritize Healthy Sleep?
And if you need more reason to prioritize healthy sleep, read this report from NBC News which says, in part:
Indeed, a 2020 study found that fatal traffic accidents in the U.S. rose 6% in the week after daylight saving started. Other studies have found that the switch to daylight saving brings small increases in workplace injuries and medical errors in the days following the change. A 2019 study, meanwhile, found that the risk of heart attacks went up in the week after clocks sprung forward, though other research did not find such an increase.