“Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” — Thomas Dekker English Elizabethan playwright
“Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day.” — Matthew Walker (Neuroscientist, Sleep Expert)
and perhaps most importantly of all….
“Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone.” — Anthony Burgess (writer of A Clockwork Orange
Hi Everyone
I learnt today that March 15th is World Sleep Day (reference https://worldsleepday.org/), so I decided to write an article on this important topic.
If you’re suffering from poor sleep, it’s an area where we can often help. We actually have a full range of products that can help with sleep and relaxation, and as is always the case, different things work for different people. In order to keep this newsletter short, I have decided to just focus on five options.
Product 1: Magnesium
Magnesium is one of the most well-known nutrients that aid sleep (dosage for adults, usually around 400mg per day, which is much higher than what it says on the label).
Which one should you use?
The question of which form of magnesium to use is rather nuanced. We provide around a dozen forms of magnesium, and we have had positive feedback on pretty much all of them. Here are some customer reviews for four different forms of magnesium in relation to sleep. Which one will work best for you? That, I can’t tell you and you will have to find out for yourself, if necessary with a bit of trial and error.
★★★★★ Liposomal Magnesium (LLM1) 240ml
A Complete Game Changer: A Life-Changing Experience for My Son
I am writing this review in the hope that someone out there, who may be facing a similar situation with their child, finds the relief we did thanks to The Finchley Clinic.
Background:
My 7-year-old son had been experiencing night terrors for 6-7 months. Every evening, he would go to bed at 7:30 pm, but within an hour, he would wake up in the grip of a night terror. Initially, it was just crying and sitting up while still asleep, lasting a couple of minutes before he settled back down. However, it quickly escalated. He began waking up screaming uncontrollably, drenched in sweat, and completely terrified—even though he was still asleep. Witnessing your child in such distress is heart-wrenching.
As time went on, the situation worsened, progressing to sleepwalking combined with screaming and crying episodes. This wasn’t the first time he had experienced night terrors—there had been a less severe episode the previous year that lasted a couple of months and resolved on its own. But this time, it wasn’t going away.
Desperate for a solution, I contacted Mark at The Finchley Clinic. He recommended trying Liposomal Magnesium (LLM1) 240ml and advised giving it to my son an hour before bedtime.
The Results:
The change was remarkable. Within 2-3 weeks, the night terrors had completely stopped. Knowing that these episodes typically occurred about an hour into his sleep, we had been bracing ourselves every night, ready to comfort him. But soon, there was no need. He began sleeping peacefully through that critical hour. His body was no longer drenched in sweat, and he appeared calm and relaxed.
Final Thoughts:
This simple solution has been a complete game changer for my son and our family. Watching him sleep peacefully after months of turmoil is a relief beyond words. If your child is struggling with night terrors or similar issues, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to The Finchley Clinic and considering their advice. Liposomal Magnesium has made an incredible difference in our lives, and I hope it can do the same for yours.
Thank you, Finchley Clinic, for restoring peace to our nights!
★★★★★ Magnesium Bisglycinate 90 capsules
I love this magnesium. I take two every morning effects are immediate, I sleep much better since I’ve been taking it. I find It also helps with night cramps.
★★★★★ Magnesium Powder 90g (citrate and malate)
I made a banana milkshake at night. Place one large ripe banana in water in my fresh juice mini-fast-portable blender, plus this magnesium powder. And voila. I fell asleep like a baby. I did the same for my mum and whoever I was sharing with, and it was not just me. They fell out too. So if you are having sleeping problems, magnesium, baby. And we don’t crave ice cream or chocolate candy anymore, either. Those addictive Chinese and Korean series are fun to watch, but I will be there tomorrow. My sleep was much more critical.
★★★★★ Magnesium Citrate – 100mg – 90 capsules
The capsules are not too big and go down nicely. There isn’t a strong taste whilst swallowing the capsules and no after taste. The price is fantastic and from a brand I trust with no nasty ingredients. So far, i’ve noticed my sleep seems to be better and while I do still wake up during the night my mind doesn’t seem to be racing like it did before I took this product. Also, my restless leg syndrome has eased up quite a bit. Looking forward to see if these improvements continue to get better.
Product 2: Lavender Formula
Lavender Formula consists of 7 herbs / botanicals considered to be “nervines” i.e. herbs that help regulate the nervous system. These are Lavender, Aniseed, Oats, Peppermint, Chamomile, Hops, and Lemon Balm, selected kiniesiologically for their collective antagonism, synergism, allergenicity and tolerability with one another against a test vial for stress. Though formulated to reduce stress, 2-4 capsules taken 30-60 minutes before going to bed has a tremendous effect for sleep for a lot of people.
Review:
A few months ago my husband and I both went through a traumatic event. We had to continue working, no choice but it affected our sleep patterns and our anxiety levels. I asked The Finchley Clinic for advice about a natural product which might help support us and was recommended to try the Lavender Formula. I have to say it is an amazing product. We both took it and our sleep pattern was restored immediately and our general mood / anxiety levels were significantly improved. I don’t need to take it now but if I have a restless night then I take one the following night and it helps enormously to restore harmony. I don’t want to take pharmaceutical drugs, Lavender Formula is a fantastic alternative and worth having in your medical cupboard!! I tell everyone I know who may be feeling anxious, stressed or experiencing disruptive sleep patterns.
Product 3: Valerian
As a stand-alone nervine, few herbs beat Valerian. We sell the more expensive (and better selling) Valerian from Global Healing, and the far less expensive Valerian extract from one of our UK suppliers (though supplies of this one are very unreliable). Here is what one customer wrote (having used the Global Healing product)….
Review:
This product worked wonderfully for me…instantly. Enabled much better sleep and helped reduce anxiety during the day.
Product 4: Stress Relief
Another polyherbal / polyingredient remedy combining traditional and modern ingredients like Organic Banana Peel, Organic Poria Mushroom, SAMe, and Lithium Orotate, Stress Relief provides an effective solution to help you find calm and enhance your overall well-being. In essence it’s aiming to do the same thing as Lavender Formula, but uses more expensive ingredients. It’s hard to say which one is the better product but customers do comment on it helping with a good night’s sleep.
Review
I take two capsules daily for 2 weeks initially and had a great change in my mood. Less worries and more confidence and good sleep. A great product. Now I take it when I have some sleeping issues.
Product 5: Oxygen Elements Max or Oxylift (the two products are very similar, and this has been discussed in previous newsletters)
This is where things get weird! The products Oxygen Elements Max and Oxylift are not designed to help with sleep. By improving cellular oxygenation, they are designed to give you more energy, and logically one would think improve wakefulness, but not sleep. But in fact, they do both of these things. So, it may appear paradoxical but I have had a lot of people over the many years we’ve sold this product to tell me about how much it has helped with their sleep.
Note, very, very occasionally I have also had people tell me that the extra energy it gives them keeps them up at night if they take it in the evening, but this is incredibly rare.
Review:
I thought the benefits of this product sounded good and decided to give it a try. Prior to using this product I was not able to sleep very well, perpetually waking up most nights. I did not buy this product with this in mind but after a couple of days of taking it I suddenly realised I had had a good night’s sleep. Then this turned into several good night’s sleep, and so on. I don’t always have a perfect night but on the whole I now sleep most nights without waking. I had kept the leaflet with the product and was reading through when I noticed they mentioned that better sleep could be a benefit of the product. Nothing will stop me taking it now!
Why does a product designed to give you more energy though improved oxygenation make you sleep better?
I have a number of hypothesis’s as to why….
1. Better Oxygen Delivery to the Brain
Oxygen is critical for brain function. If cells receive more oxygen, the brain can regulate sleep cycles more efficiently, leading to deeper and more restorative sleep. Low oxygen levels (hypoxia) are linked to sleep disturbances like insomnia and fragmented sleep.
2. Reduced Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Many sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, stem from poor oxygenation. If a product enhances oxygen uptake and utilization, it may help reduce episodes of low oxygen levels at night, improving sleep quality.
3. Enhanced Mitochondrial Function & Energy Regulation
Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria, producing ATP (energy). Efficient ATP production helps regulate melatonin (the sleep hormone) and circadian rhythms, supporting natural sleep cycles.
4. Lower Stress and Anxiety
Poor oxygenation can contribute to stress by activating the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight). Improved oxygenation can promote parasympathetic activity (rest-and-digest), helping the body relax before sleep.
5. Better Removal of Waste Products (Brain Detox)
During sleep, the brain clears metabolic waste via the glymphatic system. (The glymphatic system is basically the lymphatic system of the brain). Efficient oxygen use supports this detox process, reducing neuroinflammation and promoting deep sleep.
So there you go. My theories are not entirely proven, but I think one of more of the above probably explains why a product that gives you more energy through improved cellular oxygenation, may also give you a better night’s sleep.
For a more comprehensive list of products that may help sleep
Here again is a full range of products that can help with sleep and relaxation. In the unlikely event that none of these ideas work, then you need to look at the adrenal support category of the web site.
Wishing Everyone A Happy World Sleep Day
Sleep Well!
Mark Lester
The Ever Sleepy Director and Founder
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com