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Sleep is one of the most important factors in good health - and this guide to melatonin gives you an all-natural way to get that much-needed rest. With our hectic everyday schedules, increasing anxiety, and addiction to disruptive phone and computer screens, getting the necessary shuteye can be a challenge. And when we don't, we suffer the consequences, from weight gain to grumpiness. For the many people seeking a simple, natural sleep aid, melatonin has come to the rescue. Melatonin takes a deep dive into the workings of this essential hormone, which regulates sleep and the body's circadian rhythm. Learn about its effects on the body, how to harness its benefits, and how to take supplements safely. Twenty recipes for snacks and elixirs containing foods that encourage the body to produce melatonin, along with a section featuring 30 ideas for calming bedtime rituals and routines, offer the guidance you'll need to finally catch some zzz's.
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Locke is a journalist, author, and certified health coach with a passion for helping others live well. She has worked on staff as a senior-level writer and editor at Greatist, Shape, and WebMD. She frequently contributes to HuffPost, NBC News, Oprah Magazine, Shape, Women's Health, Thrive Global, and many other publications.Locke's approach to health and wellness is balanced, holistic, and free of pseudoscience, and she strongly believes that hot yoga, hiking, and red wine are equally important parts of a happy, healthy life. She grew up in sunny Florida, worked in the concrete jungle of New York City for six years, and currently calls the mountains of Park City, Utah home.Learn more about Locke and read recent articles at lockehughes.com.
