Oct '25 • Mind, Body, and Spirit
Sleep: The Forgotten Medicine of Healing
Sleep is one of the most powerful and underestimated medicines we have. In our modern world, people push through exhaustion with coffee, energy drinks, and glowing screens… but the truth is, no supplement or quick fix can replace the deep restoration that comes from a full night of sleep. Our ancestors understood this well. They lived by the rhythm of the sun and moon, trusting the cycles of nature to guide their bodies into rest. Today we must remember that sleep is not optional… it is the foundation of vitality.
Why We cant Sleep
Many people struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep. Stress… processed food… artificial light… and overstimulation keep the nervous system wired long after the day is done. Even when we lie down, the body may not feel safe enough to let go. Lack of sleep shows up quickly in the form of fatigue, sugar cravings, brain fog, and irritability. Over time it leads to deeper imbalances such as high blood pressure, blood sugar swings, anxiety, autoimmune flares, and even heart strain.
How Sleep Heals the Body
When we enter deep sleep, the body works like a sacred repair shop. Cells regenerate… tissues mend… the brain clears toxins… and the heart finds its rhythm again. Sleep regulates hormones that control appetite and stress. It restores the immune system so it can protect us from illness. It lowers inflammation and supports healthy blood sugar. Without it, the body cannot fully heal, no matter how well we eat or what herbs we take. Sleep is nature’s nightly detox and renewal.
Returning to Ancestral Rest
Our ancestors did not stay up until midnight staring into artificial light. They rose with the sun… worked with their hands… and slowed down by firelight when darkness fell. Their bodies followed the earth’s rhythm. To reclaim this balance, we must remember to step outside in the morning sun to reset the circadian rhythm… dim the lights in the evening… and create an environment that whispers to the body that it is time to rest.
Simple steps like turning off screens an hour before bed, sipping a warm tea, lighting a candle, and practicing slow breathing signal to the body that it is safe to enter rest. This ancestral rhythm still lives in our DNA… we only need to remember it.
Herbal and Nutritional Allies for Sleep
Magnesium supports muscle relaxation and calms the nervous system… it is often called the relaxation mineral.
Mineral-rich teas like oatstraw, nettle, and passionflower soothe tension and ease the mind.
Adaptogens such as ashwagandha and tulsi balance stress hormones so the body is not wired at night.
Ancestral foods like bone/meat broth, organ meats, and mineral-rich hydration restore balance to the nervous system and help promote steady sleep cycles.
These gentle allies do not force the body into sleep… they guide it back into balance so rest comes naturally.
Creating a Bedtime Ritual
Sleep is not just about closing your eyes. It is about creating a safe and sacred space where the body feels free to let go. A nourishing bedtime ritual may look like this:
Drink your Soul Water earlier in the day to replenish minerals and prepare the body for calm.
Dim the lights and avoid screens in the last hour before bed.
Make a cup of calming tea such as chamomile or linden.
Take a warm shower and end with a short cold rinse to help the nervous system reset.
Breathe slowly… journal… or say a prayer of gratitude before sleep.
This simple ritual tells the body… it is safe to rest… it is safe to heal.
Sleep is Medicine
If you are struggling with fatigue, sugar cravings, mood swings, or chronic illness, start by looking at your sleep. Rest is not laziness… it is medicine. It is the body’s way of realigning with nature’s cycles and restoring balance. True vitality begins with quality sleep… and when you honor this, the body remembers how to heal.
Do you wanna know more about ways to improve your vitality, reach out to me for your free 30min discovery call today
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