Hello, welcome along to the Lizar Wellbeing show with me, Liz Arl. Well, Monday is here, so that's your time and space to share your questions with me. And you know, no question is too big or too small. Nothing is off limits because your health and well-being is my priority. So if it bothers you, yeah, let's hear about it.

If you've got a question, do get in touch. All the contact details are in the episode description

and, of course, at the end of the show. Well, coming up today, I'll be sharing some tips for

getting a restful night's sleep. I'll have some natural alternatives for acid reflux.

Isabel wants to know about facial hair removal,

and then Rafi needs some help coping with fatigue.

And finally, Laura wonders about the other uses for SPF.

Well, let's kick off today with a question from Anonymous, who needs some help with sleep, and you say, what supplements do you recommend for sleep?

I've tried magnesium, but it didn't help. It made me feel

groggy and gave me very weird dreams. Thank you for this. You know, sleep is such a big topic

and so many of us struggle with it, especially through midlife. Hormonal changes, stress, lifestyle,

oh my gosh, all plays havoc with our sleep patterns. So, well,

let's start with your magnesium question because it's a really common one. Magnesium is often

the first supplement that we reach for. It's involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the

body, including muscle relaxation and calming the nervous system.

That's why it's associated with better sleep.

But, you know, not everyone feels the same on it.

And interestingly, those weird dreams that you mention are actually quite common.

And do you know, it's not necessarily a bad thing.

Magnesium can deepen REM sleep.

And that's when dreaming happens. So it's not a bad sign,

but I get it. It can feel a bit intense for some people. And the groginess, well, that could mean that your dose was too high or maybe that the form of magnesium didn't suit you. So for sleep,

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