with valerian, but for others, valerian is a
stimulant. For this reason, it’s not the first
herb I recommend for sleep. I believe the
herbs I’ve recommended here will work
effectively for everyone.
The Wonders of a Good Night’s Sleep
It’s truly amazing what sleep can do for you.
It helps us be happier and more productive.
Science is finding that sleep is even more
important than we thought. According to
a study funded by the National Institutes
of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, our
brains may use sleep to flush out t oxic mol-
ecules (like beta-amyloid that’s associated
with Alzheimer’s disease) that can build up
during the day. We know that our brains get
smaller as we grow older, leading to cogni-
tive decline. Research shows that getting too
little sleep could affect how fast our brains
shrink, particularly after we reach age sixty.
I’ve always believed that sleep was incred-
ibly important to our health. Thankfully,
when our busy lives get in the way, natural
sleep aids like lemon balm, lavender, manda-
rin, and ravintsara, can help all of us enjoy
more restful, sound sleep.
I recommend taking lemon balm,
lavender, mandarin, and ravintsara to help
fall asleep gently and wake up refreshed.
For more details, visit Terry’s website at
https://www.terrytalksnutrition.com
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