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Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important ways to improve both your physical and mental well-being. Many of us, though, struggle to unplug our electronics and shut down our brains early enough to get the sleep we need. The National Institutes of Health recommends seven to eight hours of sleep a night for anyone over 18 years old.
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When it comes to natural sleep aids that actually work, taking melatonin – a hormone made by our body that regulates our sleep/wake cycle – is at the top of many experts’ lists.
“Melatonin is a hormone that our brain’s pineal gland naturally produces at night, based on lighting cues, signaling to the body that it’s time to go to sleep,” explains integrative nutrition and health coach Lianna Nielsen. “Melatonin helps you fall asleep faster. As it signals to the body that it’s time to go to sleep, it’s helpful for people who need to fall asleep at odd hours, who wake up in the middle of the night and need help falling back asleep, or people who are jet-l