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The body cannot heal what it never gets rest from.
After years of anxiety, grief, stress, and 16 years of 12-hour shift work, my sleep was severely affected. When I lost my family members, I knew I needed to prioritise my emotional health and made a big life change. Even though it was necessary, it terrified me, and I realised my already sleep-deprived mind and body needed additional support to heal from years of circadian rhythm confusion and the added anxiety that comes with change. I knew that without it, I wouldn’t be able to heal in the way my body and mind needed to.
Here we explore how our ancestors understood that good sleep isn’t just about closing our eyes - it’s about creating conditions for deep, restorative slumber. From chamomile’s gentle lullaby to passionflower’s deeper sedative action, we’ll discover how different herbs support various aspects of sleep and how to create your own personalised sleep sanctuary using the power of plants.