Sleep is one of the most underrated forms of self-care — and one of the first to suffer when your body is under stress.
Many of my clients describe feeling tired but wired: their minds stay active long after their bodies are ready to rest.
When your nervous system is overstimulated, your hormones can’t regulate properly. Cortisol remains high, melatonin stays low, and your body forgets how to fully switch off. Over time, this imbalance affects your mood, skin, metabolism, and even how well your body responds to treatments like cupping therapy.
The Power of Magnesium
One of my favorite ways to support deep rest is with magnesium.
I personally recommend Pure, a clean, high-quality form that’s easily absorbed and gentle on the stomach.
Magnesium relaxes your muscles, supports your nervous system, and promotes GABA production, your brain’s natural calming neurotransmitter.
If you often wake up between 2 and 4 AM, experience tight muscles, or crave chocolate before your period, your body may be asking for more magnesium.
Why I Take Ashwagandha at Night
Another essential part of my nightly routine is Ashwagandha, a powerful adaptogen that helps the body adapt to stress.
I love the SuraVitasan brand (500 mg, 5% withanolides) for its purity and consistent results.
Ashwagandha gently lowers cortisol and supports your adrenal and thyroid function. Over time, it helps you fall asleep faster, wake up calmer, and feel more grounded throughout the day.
Hormones, Stress & Sleep
Even mild hormonal fluctuations can affect sleep, not just during menopause, but also from daily stress, travel, or poor nutrition.
When estrogen or progesterone shift, your temperature regulation and circadian rhythm can easily become disrupted.
That’s why it’s so important to support your body through nervous system regulation, rather than just treating symptoms.
Your sleep improves when your body feels safe, not just tired.
My Evening Ritual
To help my clients (and myself) unwind, I often suggest creating a calm nighttime rhythm:
- A warm shower or herbal foot soak
- A few slow breaths or gentle stretching • Magnesium (Pure) • Ashwagandha (SuraVitasan 500 mg) • 5–10 minutes of quiet — no screens, no noise
Sometimes, even a brief (facial) Cupping session before bed can deepen relaxation.
The gentle suction helps release tension, slow the breath, and remind the body it’s safe to rest.
Final Thoughts
Better sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s bodywork for your nervous system.
When you start nourishing your body with the right minerals, adaptogens, and mindful rituals, your hormones naturally follow.
Rest isn’t the opposite of productivity, it’s what makes it sustainable.
Written by Kim Lemaire
Founder of Cupping in the City
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