Traditionally, at the turn of the year, many good resolutions are set for the new year: you want to stop smoking, go to the gym every day, eat healthier, learn more or work more productively, scold your children less or simply become a better person. However, these plans are often created by societal paradigms, which in many cases do not go hand in hand with personal priorities and goals.
When the stress hormone cortisol is overactive due to various environmental influences, insomnia and problems falling asleep often result. More and more people are lacking sufficient quality sleep because chronic stress has become one of the most common ailments. Sleep and stress are regulated by a number of hormones that must be in balance in order for the problem to be eliminated. But how exactly can you regulate cortisol levels and optimize sleep?