When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep?
I don’t just mean slept for eight hours. I mean went to bed, waking up and actually feeling rested.
I know, it almost seems like a contradiction….moms who sleep?
As a working mom, wife and blogger, sleep is not at the top of my to-do list, but I know it’s a necessity. However, it seems impossible in the fight to getting it all done, right?
Doctors have connected so many illness and ailments to a lack of sleep. Your body can simply not function to its highest capacity if you are exhausted. Now, I believe that moms have some superpowers that overtakes our bodies during childbirth, giving us the ability to do things we were never able to do before. Still, it isn’t a bad thing to have a help from two little friends from the CVS radiance PLATINUM B12 & Melatonin.
You’ve may heard that B12 can be helpful for weight loss and energy. Sometimes it’s given as a shot to give you a boost of energy to help with workouts, but honestly it’s required for proper function and development of the brain, nerves and blood cells. The B vitamins have a role in the energy and metabolism in our body. It’s very common for individuals to a B12 deficiency which has all sorts of side effects including autoimmune diseases, mental illnesses and cancer.
But by taking one pill daily, you boost your body’s systems and gives them a jolt to function at their highest capacity.
Melatonin is a natural hormone made by your body’s pineal gland. During the day, the gland is inactive, but when the sun goes down and darkness occurs, the gland “turns on” and the melatonin in our body rises making our bodies less alert and active. Melatonin is a vampire. It only comes out when you’re in a dark or dimly lit area. It’s perfect for individuals who are trying to switch their sleep schedule or who may need a little help falling asleep each night.
You should take 0.3 – 1 mg of melatonin 90 minutes before you to go sleep. If you’re needing more than 1 mg of melatonin, speak with your physician first. Melatonin is a powerful aid and may actually disrupt your sleeping pattern and leave your more tired and groggy.
DISCLAIMER:
Please consult your physician and speak with the pharmacy team at CVS to learn more about what vitamins, supplements, etc. are ideal for you.
As parents, we don’t complain about the lack of sleep we get on a daily and weekly basis. There are so many people, activities and responsibilities pulling us in a million directions. We just got to get it done. Not sleeping, however, is not only detrimental to our health, but could also impact the safety of our families as well.
Sleep deprivations decreases a range of cognitive abilities such as reaction time, alertness and (ironically) working memory or the ability to juggle multiple tasks. Hello that’s what we do every day. The National Institutes of Health found that two weeks of six hours of sleep per night caused declines in many ways – similar to those found after a full 24-48 hours of sleep deprivation.
Another study by NIH found that cognitive performance of people who had been awake for 18-19 hours was comparable to those with a blood alcohol content of 0.10. We know the legal limit for driving in most U.S. states is 0.08. And the study found that more 1,500 people die every year from fatigue-related vehicle crashes.
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Sure you don’t want to drive your kids around after a few glasses of wine, but shuffling them from school to extracurricular activities with minimal sleep is just as dangerous. Chew on that for a second.
Don’t be too prideful to admit that you need sleep or that you’re exhausted. No one is going to think less of you if you find ways (good ones that is) to get a good night’s sleep. B12 and Melatonin are simple supplements that will help you get the necessary rest you need to be the best person you can be for your family, friends and employers. As parents, our needs become secondary to the needs of our children. Don’t wait until the new year comes to make a resolution, make a decision now to make better lifestyle choices for you and your family.
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I’m on a few different meds, so I’ll have to check with my doctor first, but I really want to give melatonin and B-12 a try. I’ve been really dragging lately.
My mom uses these supplements to help her sleep and stay awake! I’m curious how they would work on me.
I am tired a lot, because I sleep awful. Sleeping pills have not worked (they actually keep me awake), I will try a few of the tips you mentioned here and see if that helps.
CVS is my go to place for my personal needs. I was just there yesterday picking up some lady stuff.
I take melatonin almost every night, but just read an article about how it’s not safe, so now I am conflicted.
With three kids under the age of four, I relate with this post. I will ask my dr about this!
I am a huge fan of CVS Radiance Vitamins too! I love their quality and the price point too!
A restful night’s sleep? Goodness I have forgotten what that is like! Truth be told, I probably could benefit from a Melatonin supplement. I haven’t taken one in a while, but it did help when I used to take it.
Thank you for the info. Not getting enough sleep is a struggle. It’s helpful that there are things out there that can help.
I like to use it on zits and scars
I have heard great things about Melatonin helping you sleep before!! It really seems like there is never enough time in the day to get it all done.
B12 is a secret I learned from my grandmother and she lived to be 100. She was one smart lady!
I could not survive without my Melatonin. I have one of those minds that never shuts off and taking a Melatonin before bed is such a great way to fall asleep easily without the jitters.
I occasionally take Melatonin to help me fall asleep and it really works well for me. I want to give the Vitamin B12 a shot. I need extra energy every day.
I use Tea Tree oils for so many things. I love the smell of it. Getting a good nights rest is so important. If i am having trouble getting to sleep i try Melatonin.
I never knew what Melatonin was, although I’d heard of it. I certainly don’t need any of the pills because I could easily fall asleep at the snap of a finger. What I do need, though, is my boyfriend to be able to help breastfeed our newborn baby, haha. Then I could get more of the sleep that I so desperately need.
Girl, this is so me!! The kids go to back and I just want to soak up my alone time. I know that my sleep needs to be worked on, it’s a work in progress.
This is really interesting. I’m always forgetting to take my supplements but I really need all the energy I can get!
Thanks for these tips! Melatonin and B-12 both sound like vitamins I could use.
I’m a sleep deprived mom, too. The only supps I take is Vitamin C. I will check this out.
I don’t take Tea Oil but I do take vitamin B12 for overall health.
Love to use it for my skin.
I love to add a couple of drops of tea tree oil to my homemade mouthwash.
I use it to clean. It has antibacterial properties!
I like using it to soothe insect bites.
I put Tea Tree Oil in our shampoo to help with hubby’s flaky scalp.
I have never used Tea Tree oil before but I’d like to give it a try for my dry skin!
I use tea tree oil on my skin when I have a breakout. It helps so much! I’m also very curious about Melatonin, but have to be very careful as I take many different meds. I do take Folic Acid and Vitamin D. Thank you so much for the helpful article!
I love tea tree for aromatherapy. It’s great in shampoos and lotions.
I have never used it before. I would like to try it for my dry skin.
I use it for bites or on my face sometimes.
I mix it with shampoo and conditioner
Thank You for the chance
I have not used Tea Tree Oil yet.
I like tea tree oil in my shampoo. I love the refreshing tingle it gives.
My favorite way to use Tea Tree Oil is to put some on my pimples when I break out. It dries them out quickly.
I like it in my facial cleanser.
I’ve never used it on its own, but this ‘healthy’ mouthwash that I bought contains tea tree oil in it.
I use it on my scalp and skin
I use Tea Tree Oil on my skin
i have not used tea tree oil before!
I actually just bought B12 to help me out. I wanted a bit of a boost during the day!
I like using tea tree oil on my skin – it makes it so soft.
I use tea tree oil on my pimples.
I like to use Tea Tree Oil in a few different ways one being as an anti-bacterial for your hands and other surface areas. Just put in a mini spray bottle with water, shake it up, and spray. I also like to use it to clean the tiles that have mold on it and also using for acne or as a toner (not straight, but diluted.)
I love tea tree oil for homemade bath and body products. I use it in my dog’s flea spray too, it’s a miracle repellant!
I have not used it before!
i would use it on my skin.
I used tree oil for insanely dry skin. It worked great but my daughter accidentally spilled mine.. I need to get more.
I like Tea Tree Oil in shampoo.
I use it as a gentle skin antiseptic. Thanks!
I’ve used itea tree oil on my skin….but I like the idea of using it as a Laundry freshener and will have to give it a try.
Thank you!
I like using tea tree oil to clean my bathroom. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
We haven’t yet tried Tea Tree Oil but want to soon!
I use it as a facial cleanser sometimes
Never used it, but it sounds interesting. I wonder if it has any non-medical applications.
God bless,
Miles
I’ve used it in my hair and love the smell!
on my face to prevent pimples
We love to use Tea Tree Oil to treat toenail fungus!
I like to use it on my zits.
I have mixed Tea Tree Oil in the body wrap mix that I’ve made with coconut oil, and lavender.
I use it for sunburns and mix it with water for a mouth wash.
I use it in my hair shampoo for that extra clean shine. Thanks for the chance.
I use tee tree oil for nail fungus.
I love to use it on acne and small cuts/scratches! It’s so gentle and healing.
I use tea tree oil to wash my face, and to wash my hair.
My favorite way to use Tree Tea Oil is an antiseptic on cuts and burns.
I use it for athlete’s foot (yuck) and when a cut looks like it is getting infected.
I have actually never tried it before
I don’t use Tea Tree oil because I react poorly to it, even when diluted.
I use it for ear infections.
I like to add it to my shampoo for a dandruff treatment!
I love that it works on ingrown hairs and after shave as long as it is mixed with lotion or something. Thanks so much for the chances to win.
Tea tree oil was what finally worked to clear up a nail fungus on my Dad’s toenails.
I have never used tree tea oil
Ive never tried tea tree oil. Ive heard lots of good things about it. Thank you for the chance 🙂