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Insomnia and Alcohol – How to Improve Your Sleep Quality?

by Felix T on May 22, 2024

You come home after a hectic and stressful day, the housework is done and your kids are in bed. Finally you have a moment for yourself ... Time for a glass of wine, you deserve it!

You fall asleep quickly, but you pay the price in the second half of the night. You sleep less deeply and wake up more often during the night. The next day you are tired and can concentrate less well.

Insomnia increases the risk of obesity by 55%, type 2 diabetes by 21%, high blood pressure by 45%, heart disease by 36%, and depression by 68%.

Alcohol is not a nightcap

After drinking alcohol you fall asleep faster, hence the term 'nightcap'. But your sleep is restless and your body cannot recover enough during the night. Alcohol makes you lose fluid faster, which means you have to go to the toilet more quickly and therefore wake up more often . Whether you have a hangover or not, you sleep worse anyway if you drink alcohol.

Don't you sleep alone? Your bed partner will also sleep worse when you drink alcohol. Alcohol relaxes the muscles in your upper airways, causing you to breathe differently than normal. This can sometimes cause you to snore .

Even that one glass of wine has a negative impact on your sleep. Research has shown that the quality of your sleep decreases by 9.3% after one glass of alcohol. If you drink two glasses, you lose 24% of your sleep quality. This can lead to an increased risk of health problems such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. And it doesn't get better after a few glasses. People who drink alcohol regularly are also more likely to suffer from sleep apnea, sleepwalking and nightmares.

Your sleep quality is the key to success for a healthy and happy life.

"With some coffee and willpower, I can get through the next day."

Did you know that you can't sleep optimally without certain natural substances in your body? But what are these natural substances and how do they ensure that you can sleep better ?

"I'm just the type of person who doesn't fall asleep easily."

Nonsense.

Everyone who thought that and still followed our formula, now sleeps like a baby; without medication .

We focus on the core of the problem and ensure that you get all the essential nutrients . This allows you to fall asleep quickly, even on stressful days. Scientific research supports every ingredient in our unique formula.

At the end of this article, you will find our powerful, natural formula .
Ready to improve your sleep quality ? It only takes a few seconds.

Our formula was designed to be not only effective but enjoyable as well. I personally increased my deep sleep from 30 minutes to 110 minutes per night!

Why shouldn't you buy sleeping pills to improve your sleep?

Average sleeping pills are dangerous and full of chemicals.

They often contain high doses of melatonin, which can lead to habituation, dependence, addiction, overdose and even death!

In the long term, they can also be very damaging to your memory : several studies show a link between taking sleeping pills and Alzheimer's.

Please apply this first before trying our powerful solution

Most people who complain of fatigue only sleep deeply for 10 minutes a night. You can easily increase this to 1-2 hours a night.

Some tips to help you sleep better:

  • Maintain a consistent sleep schedule .
  • Don't drink caffeine in the evening.
  • Do n't take naps during the day.
  • Exercise regularly .
  • Expose yourself less to light in the evening.
  • Make sure your heating is not too warm .
  • Provide more exposure to natural light during the day
  • ...

But that may not be enough to improve your night's sleep...

You know by now that the older you get, the less melatonin your body produces. To make your body produce enough melatonin, it is smart to take two active substances.

  • Get enough vitamin B6: your body will convert this into melatonin.
  • Increase your melatonin yourself with melatonin supplements: a healthy, non-addictive amount is about 0.3 mg/day.


A formula with 3 powerful herbs

Use a blend of these 3 powerful herbs to calm your body and mind and help you sleep better. This way you can fall asleep when you want to, not when your body decides.

Ready to sleep without worries with these 3 powerful herbs?

  1. L-theanine
  2. Valerian
  3. Chamomile

1. L-theanine: find your inner peace in the chaos of everyday life

L-theanine does a number of things to calm you down both physically and mentally .

I won't bore you with the science behind it, just remember this:

  1. Taking L-theanine in the evening will help your muscles relax from their constant tension throughout the day.
  2. It slows down your heart rate, which is necessary for falling asleep.
  3. It works on your nervous system , which helps relieve your stress throughout the day.

2. Valerian: enhances the calming effect for even better results

Valerian works in a similar way to L-theanine and therefore also has a calming effect on your body.

Valerian not only calms your body, it also inhibits the substances that break down your sedatives. This way it strengthens the sedative effect .

3. Chamomile: Organize your thoughts with the peace and power of chamomile

Chamomile has a calming effect on your body and it works deeper into your physical relaxation . Chamomile is well known and is often drunk as a tea.

To get the best effect, you should combine it with other sedatives, but this is not always easy. The most effective method will surprise you.

Muscles Relax It helps your muscles relax.
Anti-Inflammatory It works against inflammation.
Digestive System It stimulates digestion and is good for your intestinal flora .

But how can I easily take those 3 substances?

These natural substances are not easy to find, expensive and unpleasant to take pure.

And how much should you take? Today's solutions are barely sustainable in your daily routine.

  1. You forget to take them (consistently) because there is nothing fun about them.
  2. The taste is often bad.
  3. The capsules or pills are sometimes so large that they be difficult to swallow.
  4. They are often ineffective and are not properly absorbed by your body.

A scientific vitamin gummy that contains everything you need

My demanding job brought a lot of stress with it. I was tense and started to suffer from various symptoms.

At night I had trouble falling asleep and when I finally did sleep I would often wake up sweating and restless, which would prevent me from falling asleep again.

I had to simplify my routine so that I could balance my work and health well. I couldn't follow complicated routines every day because I often forgot them and I didn't really like them.

 

That's how I discovered these ingredients.

I started making herbal tea at home with valerian, L-theanine and chamomile, took vitamin B6 pills and started using a melatonin spray.

But I knew it could be better.

After a week I started to forget the steps. I didn't have time to make that tea every day and order all those ingredients.

Do you realize how expensive those supplements are? I spent 80 euros a month!

You should be able to get powerful sleep benefits in the most fun way possible; by eating a tasty piece of candy. Imagine how much fun that would be.

So that's how I started GIMMY .

It took 1 year before we, together with 3 pharmacists, came up with this formula.

- Simon Dewaele, co-founder

The most effective Sleep Gummy developed by 3 pharmacists

Specifically developed so that you feel a world of difference the next day.

Eating two sugar-free vegan gummies before bed will give you all the right doses you need to:

  • to fall asleep like a baby,
  • to stay asleep,
  • and experience the best quality of sleep, with enough deep sleep and REM sleep. This way you feel refreshed every morning.

But how are the gummies so tasty and sweet?

We use maltitol as an artificial sweetener, which is even good for your teeth . Together with the natural flavors, the gummies get their delicious taste. Scientists have proven that maltitol is safe and healthy , unlike other artificial sweeteners.

GIMMY Deep sleep

Expertly formulated, in collaboration with pharmacists, to promote healthy sleep patterns .

The perfect alternative to sleeping pills, in the form of a natural melatonin gummy.

Sugar free, vegan and 100% natural.

Thanks to our Sleep Gummies you can finally sleep well; without any hassle.

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A perfect blend of melatonin, L-theanine, valerian, vitamin B6 and chamomile.

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