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Have you been tossing and turning in bed every night lately without closing your eyes? Have you forgotten what it's like to sleep well and wake up refreshed after a deep and restful sleep? You're not the only one!!

Difficulty sleeping and insomnia is a condition that affects approximately 30% of the general population from early adolescence to old age. The disorder is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, interruptions during the night, or short sleep duration.

Circadian rhythm
The circadian rhythm is a biological process to which the human body and all living beings "obey", which aims to keep our biological clock "tuned".
If we observe the natural environment, it follows the daily cycle of day and night unperturbed, which is most noticeable in the animal kingdom that lives in a simple regularity, starting the day with sunrise and the night with sunset. According to this rhythm, the biological clock of sleep or wakefulness always shows the right time for birds to go to sleep with sunset or for night owls to wake up at the same time!! The biological clock, therefore, is the “routine of time” that develops, maintains and delimits the entire creation and the human body, from infancy
age to old age.

Melatonin – The Nighttime Hormone
Melatonin is the hormone that our body produces with which it regulates the day and night cycle. It is secreted by the pineal gland and is the “signal” that the brain gives for the onset of drowsiness and the suppression of the nervous system. The production of melatonin is activated by the reduction of light and darkness and it is a fact that it is inhibited when we stay awake at night, watching television or continuing to work on the computer....
The antioxidant action of melatonin extends throughout the night, during which it collects all free radicals, thus protecting cell functions. In this way, it maintains good metabolism.
It is also present in animals, plants and certain foods such as cherries, flaxseed, St. John's wort, rice, tomatoes, almonds and walnuts.

Melatonin as a Dietary Supplement
Melatonin is considered an essential ingredient in dietary supplements given to treat insomnia, as it actively contributes to restful sleep. Its action increases when combined with valerian and magnesium. However, its use should be avoided by people taking medication, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Herbs for good sleep
In addition to melatonin, there are miraculous herbs and trace elements that help our biological clock regain its rhythm. These are:
Valerian: It has been used since ancient times to treat insomnia. Many studies prove the effective action of valerian as a hypnotic herb. Its action is enhanced when combined with lavender and chamomile.
Lavender: It promotes mental calm, relaxes the nervous system, activates the sleep process, is anxiolytic and antidepressant.
Linden: Linden extract mimics the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid
(GABA) which is the main neurotransmitter that calms the nervous system.
Passionflower: It contains vitexin, which has a calming effect and improves sleep quality. The combination with valerian is effective for a restful night.
Chamomile: The humble chamomile is one of the most well-known traditional remedies for treating insomnia.A cup before bed will relax the nervous system and bring us snuggled up against the pillow.
Magnesium: Magnesium is mainly consumed at night due to its effective ability to enhance all stages of sleep. It also promotes the production of neurotransmitters and increases the secretion of melatonin.

Day Management
- In addition to herbs and foods that contribute to good sleep, what will perhaps bring the solution to the problem of insomnia is proper time management and prioritizing during the day.
- Schedule your obligations (professional, family) within the time frame of the day with the aim of returning home by 8:00 p.m. This will give you the opportunity to close the computer early and avoid taking work home.
- Avoid the bombardment of news and take control. Direct your senses selectively to beneficial topics, which will not disturb your sleep at night while keeping your mind awake.
- Coffee, green tea and B-complex supplements can cause disturbed sleep when taken after 6:00 PM.
- Self-care! Treat yourself to some important moments of relaxation and self-care with a warm bath. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the water and then prepare for the end of the day.

-Spend some time in concentration and meditation, emptying your mind of the day's experiences. Take a few deep breaths through your nose and calmly exhale through your mouth. End your day with deep relaxation from head to toe and indulge in a deep and restful sleep!!

What you will find in our pharmacy:
Dietary supplements for the treatment of insomnia, herbal medicine and
Phytotherapeutic preparations that promise a restful sleep. Flower remedies to treat anxiety and restlessness, tasty drinks that will relax the nervous system and improve the quality of sleep.