Over a third (35.2%) of women in the UK are getting less than six hours sleep a night, new research by BachTM Original Flower Remedies has revealed1. This is despite previous warnings from sleep experts that getting less than six hours of sleep per night can put your health at risk.
With today’s hectic lifestyle, switching off isn’t always easy at the end of the day. Sleeping tablets may provide short-term relief, but if you want to treat the underlying emotional cause of your sleeplessness then Bach Original Flower Remedies may have the solution to your problem.
“There’s nothing worse than lying awake worrying about everything that’s going on in your life, so when I come across people who can’t switch off at night then I always recommend they try the Bach Original Flower Remedy White Chestnut” says Judy Ramsell-Howard, custodian and director of the Dr Edward Bach Centre. “It really helps combat those nagging thoughts and allows you to get to sleep naturally.”
Judy continues: “For those people who have specific worries – like that presentation they’re due to give the next day or how they’re going to manage their finances – then I always suggest the Bach Original Flower Remedy Mimulus. It’s great at helping to dispel fears and putting your mind at ease.”
With 38 remedies available, you’re sure to find one that suits your emotional state. To identify the remedy for you visit www.bachremedies.com; you’ll also find general information about the remedies, training courses and practitioner details.
Top five tips for sound sleep
According to Jan Turner of The Sleep Council, “a good night’s sleep is vital to our overall health and wellbeing. If you are well slept and well rested you feel much more able to face the challenges of everyday life with energy, enthusiasm and mental alertness.”
So, if you’re not getting as much rest as you need, try following these simple tips from The Sleep Council to help yourself get a better night’s sleep:
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Keep regular hours. Going to bed and getting up at roughly the same time, all the time, will programme your body to sleep better. Choose a time when you are most likely to feel sleepy.
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Create a restful sleeping environment. Your bedroom should be kept for rest and sleep and it should be neither too hot, nor too cold; and as quiet and dark as possible.
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Make sure your bed is comfortable. It’s difficult to get deep, restful sleep on one that’s too soft, too hard, too small or too old.
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Take more exercise. Regular, moderate exercise such as swimming or walking can help relieve the day’s stresses and strains. But not too close too bedtime or it may keep you awake!
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Cut down on stimulants such as caffeine in tea or coffee - especially in the evening. They interfere with falling asleep and prevent deep sleep. Have a hot milky drink or herbal tea instead.
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Bach Original Flower Remedies retail at £5.95 for 20ml and are available from Boots, Holland & Barrett and most independent chemist and health food stores.
Notes to Editors
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Only the Bach signature guarantees that you receive the original Bach Flower Remedies prepared as they have been since Dr Bach’s time with tinctures made exclusively at the Bach Centre at Mount Vernon.
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www.bachremedies.com.uk
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For more information on The Sleep Council, please visit www.sleepcouncil.com
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Reference:
1. “Busy Women, Stressful Lives” survey of 3,000 respondents carried out by 72 Point, 2006, data on file
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