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2. Melatonin

  • Natural hormone that regulates your body’s circadian rhythm or sleep-wake cycle. Levels of the hormone increase in the evening when it’s dark to promote sleep & decrease in the morning when it’s light to promote wakefulness.
  • Getting adequate amounts of quality sleep is important for relieving stress.
  • Stress is strongly linked to insomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep or both.
  • Melatonin supplements can be purchased over the counter.

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