DOWN REGULATING

Maintaining and attaining perfect restful sleep can feel like mission-impossible. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of reasons why one might have a restless night. There’s nothing worse than waking up after tossing and turning all night, only to see a slew of brain-demanding tasks lined up for the day ahead. Wondering, “How might I maintain peace, while sleep deprived?”

Deep, restful sleep is crucial and, frankly, the only thing that matters(sleep and water quality). Without a foundation of deep restful sleep, everything else fails to work at the intended optimum level, and you find yourself using shortcuts to feel good that otherwise would be unnecessary with a proper night's rest.

Creating an evening routine to signal the system to down-regulate is your best bet.

There’s certainly a science to it; however, let’s keep it simple. Overcomplicating it would only add stress and, therefore, make you sleep worse.

Let’s get to it.

MAGNESIUM

ReMag Magnesium

After trying all the different types and forms of magnesium, my heart comes back to this product. Easily absorbed and highly effective. Start slow and low. The body has a fail-safe balance mechanism, and if too much is taken, it will simply excrete.

Magnesium has been recognized as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymatic reactions, where it is crucial for adenosine triphosphate (ATP) metabolism. Magnesium is required for DNA and RNA synthesis, reproduction, and protein synthesis. Moreover, magnesium is essential for regulating muscular contraction, blood pressure, insulin metabolism, cardiac excitability, vasomotor tone, nerve transmission and neuromuscular conduction.

Slow and steady saturation of magnesium throughout the day gives each cell what it needs to carry out a multitude of functions.

ZEN BIOME

The composition of your microbiome makes an enormous difference and, believe it or not, influences how you perceive and cope with stress. The brain and gut are in constant communication, or so they should be! The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication pathway between gut microbiota and the central nervous system. Psychobiotics are beneficial bacteria that influence this bacteria-brain relationship.

Zen Biome

= RESTFUL SLEEP

Taken in the evening before bed.

Zen Biome supports the psychobiome by utilizing a unique strain of Bifidobacterium longum, that supports the management of occasional stress and its biochemical expression within the human body. It does so by gaining awareness of the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary axis) to help normalize and lower cortisol levels, aid the cognitive process, and balance neurotransmitters.

Providing the right balance of healthy microbes sends signals to the body that everything is okay and it’s time to REST.

CHLORELLA

Chlorella is a type of algae that evolved from spirulina. Think of Chlorella as the detox clean-up crew. On top of that, Chlorella is exceptionally high in anti-oxidants, protecting the cells and tissues and decreasing DNA damage.

Chlorella supplies a healthy & natural food-based dose of K2, vitamin D, and glutathione. Supporting overnight cellular detox.

YOGA

Yoga is the science of UNION with the ultimate being. Yoga so effortlessly offers tranquility and equilibrium to the mind and body. Yoga brings natural order and balance to the neurohormones and metabolism, improves endocrine metabolism and thus provides resilience to stress.

I’ve always had some sort of yoga practice in my life; however, for years, I discounted the benefits from a workout/exercise perspective simply because it didn’t feel hard enough. As the years go by, yoga has become a safe haven for me. A time for my mind and body to realign. To re-establish communication. Each side doing their part in silence and in trust. Separately and in union. Union between the left and right, union between mind and body.

Yoga is a gentle reminder of the power of union. Union of mind and body is key for sustainable long-term health and mental wellness.

IDENTIFY WITH THE SOUL