HEALTH + WELLNESS
The Science of Sleep cont...
FOUR SCIENCE-BACKED WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP iK’ S TOP SLUMBER SAVIOURS
Go to bed when you actually feel tired, rather than when you think you should. Going to bed too early can lead to prolonged wakefulness, increasing stress and delaying sleep further. Aligning bedtime with your natural circadian rhythm often improves sleep quality.
Protect the final stretch of your evening. The hour before bed plays a critical role in signalling to the brain that it’ s time to switch off. Dimming lights and avoiding screens helps support melatonin production, making it easier to fall asleep naturally.
Alcohol is not a sleep aid. While it may shorten the time it takes to fall asleep, it fragments sleep later in the night and reduces time spent in REM sleep, leading to early waking and poor-quality rest overall.
Get light early in the day. Morning daylight exposure helps anchor circadian rhythms, reinforcing the contrast between day and night and supporting more consistent sleep patterns.
The Ultimate Sleep Bundle, £ 65.99, longevitysleep. co. uk
Revive Active Sleep Capsules, £ 24.95, reviveactive. com
Champagne Mulberry Silk Pillowcase, £ 49.99, & Eye Mask, £ 29.99, thesilkclub. co. uk
SLEEP SUPPORT IN KENT
Sue Gray Sleep Coaching & Therapy Deal, suegray. co. uk Personalised support for adults experiencing insomnia, stress-related sleep disruption and persistent nighttime wakefulness, using practical coaching techniques and relaxation-based strategies tailored to individual routines.
The Good Sleep Clinic Tunbridge Wells, goodsleep. clinic This specialist clinic uses evidence-based psychological approaches( including CBT-I) to support adults and teenagers with insomnia, anxiety-linked sleep disturbance and trauma-related sleep difficulties.
sofi Day & Night Duo Sprays, £ 29, Boots
R. Y. M. Sleep, £ 30, rymnutrition. com
MIXX Assistive Audio Sleep Noise Protection Earplugs, £ 20, Amazon
Zen Whisper Bath & Body Oil Duo, £ 53, evolvebeauty. com
Dr Sandip Banerjee Private Sleep & Respiratory Clinic Maidstone, drsandipbanerjee. co. uk Expert, in-depth medical assessment and personalised treatment for sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring and complex breathing-related sleep conditions.
Wholesome Sleepers Broadstairs, wholesomesleepers. com Accessible, non-medical sleep support focused on improving everyday sleep quality through personalised guidance, behavioural strategies and realistic routine adjustments designed to fit modern life.
Gemma Coe Child Sleep Specialist Sevenoaks, childsleepspecialist. co. uk A specialist supporting infant and toddler sleep, Gemma works with families to establish healthy early-years sleep patterns, often transforming adult sleep by addressing the root causes of night-time disruption at home.
Alexandra Kay Time to Sleep Aroma Bracelet Gift Set, £ 26, greenpeople. co. uk
Hotel Milled Duck Feather Pillow( Pair), £ 50, belledorm. co. uk
The Evening Elixir, £ 35, welleco. co. uk
The Reset Capsules, £ 24.95, innermostglobal. com
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