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Add The New York Post on Google At the beginning of June, my friends were buzzing about how they were going to achieve the ultimate summer aura. In my mind, it was always about Oura.
The smart ring has garnered tons of attention on social media — and rightfully so. It has become a superhero of sorts in the health and wellness industry, providing 50 different health metrics from sleep to fitness, stress and everything in between.
When it comes to sleep, Oura offers three key insights: Sleep Score (an overall rating), Sleep Stages (REM, deep, and light sleep) and monitoring of blood oxygen levels and heart rate variability. The latter determines whether you’re breathing regularly while you sleep and if any disturbances are waking you up.
I was shocked by my Sleep Score and fascinated by just how little REM sleep (a stage of deep sleep associated with dreaming) I was getting on weeknights. At one point, my rating dipped to a 60 with less than an hour of REM — big yikes.
Although Oura is definitely schooling me, it does omit one very important job: helping me drift off and stay down. I’ll admit, seeing a consistently poor sleep score has shaken my confidence, but it’s also inspired me to take action.
Below, shop some of the sleep-promoting products that support Oura’s extensive insights and set you on a path to better rest.
According to a quiz you take as you shop, these pillows are tailor-made to your preferences. Fill out information such as your type of bed, whether you prefer a smooth or hard surface, and what position you sleep in. The result: a personalized cushion that supports your body stats and drastically improves shut-eye.
This fragrance features a blend of lavender, chamomile, vanilla and essentials that permeate your living space to promote relaxation. According to a 3-week study conducted by the brand, 97% of consumers felt more relaxed in the evening upon inhaling the calming scents.
The best-selling gummies from Kourtney Kardashian’s brand give off a small, 5 milligram dose of natural hormone melatonin that gently helps you drift to sleep. The formula also features 50 milligram L-theanine (an amino acid that provides a calming boost) and 20 milligram magnesium (a mineral that supports cellular processes).
Did we mention it’s delicious? It tastes like you’re eating a fruit gummy, thanks to a delicious blend of chamomile, lavender and elderberry.
Studies show that sleeping cool (not necessarily cold) encourages sleep. These breathable sheets do just that by lowering skin temperature up to 93 degrees Fahrenheit upon contact. The nylon fabric feels oh-so-smooth and cozy when draped across your body in bed.
Additionally, silver-ion technology prevents unwanted odors from breaking into your bed.
I used to only think nose strips were made to optimize running performance. Turns out, they’re pretty beneficial when it comes to sleep as well.
The magnetic band is placed around the bridge of your nose to relieve sinus pressure. It prevents the sides of your nostril from collapsing as you inhale, therefore opening up your nasal passages and reducing airflow resistance.
According to the brand, a SleepScore Labs independent study showed 87% of participants reported deeper, better sleep.
These tried-and-true sheets will always be worth the splurge. The best-selling brand makes bedtime feel like a luxury. The product’s 100% organic cotton fibers with high thread count feel buttery-soft on the skin.
According to a 2021 study published in the National Institutes of Health, lavender aromatherapy plays a significant role in reducing anxiety and depression.
Watch your heart rate lower and your body relax as you inhale this calming scent on your pillow at night. It comes in travel-size, too, to ensure your sleep schedule isn’t messed up from jet lag during summer travels.
Give your eyes some much-needed TLC after a long day with these warming masks. They self-heat to refresh dry, tired lids for a soothing pre-bed ritual.
Rolling out my sore, aching muscles before melting into my sheets has become a pre-bed ritual. I roll out my tired runner’s feet using this compact device. It delivers heat and vibration to my heels and toes, relieving tension and targeting sore spots.
Watching the soreness melt away always seems to help put me to sleep (and helps me not wake up in pain in the middle of the night).
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