General Wellness

The Supplements Night Owls Need

The Supplements Night Owls Need

There are nights where one has to stay up late for that very-important business proposals; or bar hopping on a Friday night.

It is commonly known that lack of sleep increases the chances of getting sick. Staying up late creates a direct impact to the liver. Detoxification occurs from 11pm to 1am and the body has to be in deep sleep to take place. Facing the computer for long hours causes eye fatigue, blurred vision and sometimes migraine.

Improving your nutrition

Vitamin B: As lack of sleep has always been linked with poor immune system, a diet focusing on foods rich in vitamin Bs is good because vitamin Bs are good for immune function, iron absorption and energy production. The B-complex vitamins are also essential for mental and emotional well-being. You may include food rich in vitamin Bs into your daily diet such as meat, poultry, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, dairy and nuts.

Vitamin D: Vitamin D is related to melatonin, one of the most important nutrients to help you optimise your sleep. This helps improve the performance of pineal gland, where melatonin comes from.

What about health supplements?

If busy schedules keep you occupied all day and night, health supplements like Antrodia Cinnamomea keep your health at bay on the go! You may be wondering about this hard-to-pronounce supplement. Antrodia Cinnamomea is a priceless health supplement found only in Taiwan, known to grow slowly on the surfaces and in the inner trunk cavities of the rare, indigenous tree C. kanehiral. This medicinal herb has long been used to protect the liver, promote longevity and to reduce fatigue. This is essential for people who smoke and/or have frequent drinking sessions because Antrodia Cinnamomea acts to strengthen the liver function. Of course, a healthy lifestyle is needed to lead a healthy life. Try to sleep earlier, cut down on alcohol and/or cigarettes, you will feel the difference!

Sip a bottle of Yen Se7en Bird’s Nest with Lavender for a good night sleep after the prolonged working hour. It repairs damaged epidermis, activates cell regeneration and promotes healthier stomach, spleen and lungs. With Lavender, you do not need to worry if you are unable to fall asleep as lavender acts as insomnia and stress reliever.

Green coloured food source is another way of supplementing yourself, night owls! Green foods are powerful antioxidants that protect the body from toxins. Greens are rich in minerals and some of the most essential nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B, C, E, and K. The nutrients in it help protect the immune system and combats viruses and bacteria as well! If eating greens does not seem like your ideal choice, why don’t you drink them? Health D’licious Green Booster Drink is the one you night owls should opt for! With its high protein and fibre, it boosts energy, maintains liver health, balances the pH value in the body and promotes bowel movement.

Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, your kidney will be affected when one does not have a good sleep. When kidney Qi deficiency occurs, chronic inflammation, lack of concentration, anxiety, heart irregularities and more start to appear. In other words, the kidney function may be compromised when sleep is disrupted. Eu Yan Sang Ning Sun Pills helps to tonify the kidneys and nourish the blood. It calms the heart and nourishes the brain, essential for night owls who stay up late for work! It is also traditionally used to relieve fatigue, excessive urination and night sweating.

Unless necessary, get sufficient sleep at least 8 hours each night for optimal health! Yes, you can do it!