Celebrating World Sleep Day with Simply Meds Online

Mar 12, 2024 Sleep Aid

 

As we gear up to celebrate World Sleep Day on Friday, March 15th, it's essential to understand the significance of this day and the role it plays in our overall health. Good quality sleep and enough of it is essential for our physical and mental well-being. In this blog post, we look at what World Sleep Day is, why it is important, how you can take part and other ways you can achieve a healthier sleep cycle. 

 

World Sleep Day and Why Sleep is Important

What is World Sleep Day? It's a global event that highlights the importance of sleep and raises awareness about sleep-related issues. This annual awareness day aims to educate us on the benefits of healthy sleep and the consequences of sleep disorders.  World Sleep Day also helps to look at how better sleep can be achieved for everyone, even if this means a change in local or national policies. Who knew that sleep could be so political?

 

The 2024 Theme: Sleep Equity for Global Health

This year's theme, "Sleep Equity for Global Health," highlights the importance of ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to quality sleep. It emphasises the need for policies and initiatives that promote sleep health worldwide. You can find out more about this and how you can help on the World Sleep Day website.

 

How Can I Take Part in World Sleep Day?

Taking part in World Sleep Day is easy! There are various activities available aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits around the world. You can find more about these, including UK-specific events led by experts like Lizzie Hill from UWE Bristol.

 

What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?

The consequences of sleep deprivation go much further than just feeling groggy. Prolonged poor sleep can affect your cognitive function, increase your risk of chronic diseases, affect your safety (at work, when driving, etc) and more. Inadequate sleep can take a significant toll on both your body and mind.

 

The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep

Getting enough good quality sleep has a vast number of benefits. These include better concentration, improved mood and mental health, you are more likely to continue with healthy routines, including regular healthy meals, and more. Again, great sleep sets the stage for better physical and mental health.

 

How Simply Meds Online Can Help With Sleep

At Simply Meds Online, we understand the importance of quality sleep. That's why we offer sleep advice on our blog and a range of products designed to promote a good night, allowing you to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of rest. A few of our more popular sleep-related products include:

 

Sleep Aid Tablets

The Sleep Aid tablets from Galpharm contain the active ingredient Diphenhydramine which is an antihistamine. These promote drowsiness and can help you drift off to sleep in as little as twenty minutes. Only one tablet is needed and recommended each night. Not suitable for under 16-year-olds. 

 

Herbal Solutions

If you are looking for a herbal solution to sleep issues you might consider Sominex Herbal Tablets or Nytol Herbal. These contain hops, valerian and passion flowers which are all natural ingredients known to induce sleep gently.
 

Kalms Night

Discover the soothing effects of Kalms, a specially formulated product designed to alleviate stress and promote relaxation. Kalms Night contains a more concentrated amount of valerian root extract which is a traditionally used herbal medical ingredient to help with temporary sleep issues. This can help you enjoy a good night and wake up feeling more refreshed.
 

Bach Rescue Night Dropper

This popular remedy from Bach is natural, containing white chestnut flower, and no sedatives and therefore is appropriate for use for the whole family. The way Bach Rescue Night Dropper works is to gently reduce stress and the unwanted thoughts that may be causing sleep issues. This allows you to enjoy a calmer night and wake up feeling more rested and refreshed.

 

Vitality CBD Drops and Spray

Embrace the natural benefits of CBD with our Vitality CBD range. CBD has been recognised for its calming properties, helping to ease tension which can help to encourage a peaceful night's sleep. The Vitality CBD Sleep Support drops/spray contains natural ingredients such as lemon balm, chamomile and 5-HTP. CBD is not the same as “weed” and is not classified as a drug. It is a natural compound known for having numerous health benefits
 

Snufflebabe Vapour Bath

When you have a cold it can be hard to sleep due to a blocked up nose and other bothersome symptoms. For little ones, this can be even more upsetting. Thankfully, Snufflebabe Vapour Bath which contains natural essential oils camphor, menthol, thymol and eucalyptus can help soothe cold-related sleep disturbances when used in a night-time bath.

 

Sleep and the Menopause

There are many health conditions, environmental issues and other factors that can affect sleep. We recognise that menopause and perimenopause can disrupt sleep patterns. That's why we offer a range of products tailored to alleviate the side effects and symptoms associated with these stages of life. If you are struggling with perimenopause or menopause, please see your GP for targeted advice.

 

World Sleep Day and Promoting Sleep

Take a look at the information surrounding World Sleep Day, it can be useful to you and your family and also highlight where action is needed for those who have poor access to sleep. Quality sleep is not a luxury, it's a necessity and essential for good mental and physical health. 

 

Here at Simply Meds Online we are always happy to help if you have any questions about the products we sell. If you have any specific questions about your health or are worried about sleep issues please see your local GP. 

 

When taking any kind of medication or remedy it is important to read the patient information leaflet and to follow the usage and dosage instructions carefully.