Dig Up This Sleep Solution in Your Own Backyard
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted July 7, 2024
Getting a good night’s sleep as you age can sure be a challenge!
Desperation for getting some decent shuteye can have you trying every potion, device, and technique on the planet.
But what if the solution is the earth itself? Let me explain…
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that folks who spend more time playing in the dirt tending to their plants are significantly less likely to face a whole host of sleep problems than those who don’t get their hands dirty.
As strange as it sounds, gardening could be the key to…
- unlocking better sleep quality,
- kicking insomnia to the curb,
- saying goodbye to daytime drowsiness,
- and even giving sleep apnea the boot.
Now, you may have heard before that gardening is good for our physical and mental well-being. However, the new study takes it to the next level by revealing the hidden connection between gardening and sleep.
Here’s the kicker: Gardeners had a whopping 42 percent lower chance of having multiple sleep complaints than those who didn’t exercise at all.
And if you thought hitting the gym was the only way to improve your sleep, think again. Gardening beats regular exercise, with gardeners having a 33 percent lower likelihood of sleep issues than non-exercisers.
These findings are a real wake-up call. They reveal that gardening could be a powerful secret weapon in the battle for better sleep, tackling common sleep disorders head-on.
In my experience, the winning formula for a good night’s rest is a combination of spending time outdoors, taking a few carefully chosen supplements (such as valerian, melatonin, and magnesium), and practicing some basic sleep hygiene (like keeping your bedroom dark and sticking to a consistent bedtime).
So, if you’re fed up with counting sheep and ready to take control of your sleep, grab a trowel, get your hands dirty, and let Mother Nature work her magic.
P.S. Natural sleep solution costs PENNIES a day.
Source:
Kaiyue Wang a, Yaqi Li a, Muzi Na, et al., Association between gardening and multiple sleep complaints: A nationwide study of 62,098 adults, Journal of Affective Disorders, Volume 355, 15 June 2024, Pages 131-135,
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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