Dear Reader,

Happy Easter!

I hope this email finds you well and looking forward to a break as we head into the Easter weekend. Yeh!!

Since closing the doors on the 2023 Women’s Sleep Summit and reviewing the responses and questions we received from participants, we thought that continued content, motivation, and support throughout the year would be valuable.

So today, we’re launching our monthly email newsletter!

Each month, we'll be taking it in turns to appear as the Editor, providing you with specialist knowledge, different perspectives, and of course... our unique personalities. Albeit, with a united voice promoting women's sleep health and wellness.

This Month's Editor: Amanda Slinger

It turns out that I'm not the only one who thinks Easter is the best holiday celebration!

Of course, the abundance of chocolate has a lot to do with it! But for many women, Easter is the first pause in our year and a welcome time to relax and gather with friends and family for celebration.

What I'm hearing in conversations about Easter is how much more relaxing it is than at Christmas time, and “Can you believe that we’re a quarter of the way through the year already!” And, before we know it, we’ll be saying “Can you believe? it's already Christmas!”

These are reminders to create more space for rest in our lives and perhaps even to slow the pace a little. So, as we gather with friends and family this Easter, let's take some time to appreciate the gift of rest and the role it plays in helping us feel renewed and ready to tackle whatever challenges come our way.

If you find yourself nodding off after the Easter egg hunt, just blame it on the tryptophan in all that chocolate!

Monthly Q&A

This month's Q&A is "What are the different types of melatonin?"

I like to remind everyone that the most important type of melatonin is the type that we naturally produce in our bodies. This is known as endogenous melatonin.

Then there's melatonin that we can purchase and use as a supplement, and which there are a few different types:

Short-acting melatonin peaks within 30 to 60 minutes and subsides over six hours. It’s best for shifting the timing of the circadian rhythm.

Long-acting melatonin has a sustained release and can linger longer than you might want, potentially messing with your normal melatonin balance, daytime alertness and unwanted circadian shifts. That's why it should be prescribed by a GP and its use is limited to +55 year old's who have trouble staying asleep through the night... after they've already tried dialing up their sleep hygiene.

Homeopathic melatonin is a very low dose with questionable impact on sleep.

What's in my Sleep Kit?

Although I sleep ‘au naturale’, I do love great pyjamas and would spend my entire day in PJ’s if I could. In fact, I’m toying with the idea of wearing my very special (going out) PJ’s when presenting at my Leaders Lounge & Learn sessions (which are held in-person! )

So, my go-to pyjama’s are by an Australian company called Peter Alexander.

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Disclaimer: The information provided by The Women Who Love Sleep is for educational and informational purposes only and is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health care provider.

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Easter & Melatonin

Dear Reader,

Happy Easter!

This Month's Editor: Amanda Slinger

What's in my Sleep Kit?

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