Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body that helps our circadian rhythm, or the sleep-wake cycle. Also known as the “hormone of darkness”, there are certain parts of the day when it’s high (in the evening) and low (in the morning) - rising levels make us feel sleepy and lower ones keep us alert.

If you’re one to toss and turn at night, your body might be needing more melatonin. While you can get melatonin from certain foods and controlling the amount of light in the room, melatonin supplements are easy to come by too. Melatonin is relatively safe so it’s available over-the-counter in many pharmacies, health and wellbeing shops, and online stores in the US.

This article will walk you through how melatonin works, why and when you should take it, and some power tips for taking it.

These plants aren’t just about pretty flowers. Like the Wonder Woman of the fauna-verse, Hibiscus is not just a pretty sight. It does all sorts of medicinal wonders too – like curing UTI! Here’s all there is to know about hibiscus plants.

If you’re feeling so stressed right now, you’re not alone.

A recent study notes that 1 in four Americans think they’re going through high levels of stress. And 50% of the US population say they’re suffering from moderate stress. [1]

With all the multitude of things that go on around us, this isn’t news flash at all. We’re living in a hyperactive world that it’s hard not to get troubled by different worries. 

But too much stress – especially when gone unchecked – can affect our body in many ways.

Here are 5 ways stress drains our energy, and how we can cope fast.