WELLBEING FOR MIND & BODY

Feelgood tips and advice from our health and beauty editor Kate Langrish

Natural tips and advice for better living

SLEEP SORTERS

The change in the clocks always knocks my sleep pattern off kilter for a few days. But while the effect of one night’s disturbed sleep is nothing more than feeling a bit tired and grumpy, several nights can impact your decision-making and increase your risk of having an accident. Long periods of disrupted sleep could even increase the likelihood of heart disease and diabetes, and reduce immunity. A regular routine is key to a good night’s sleep, so factor in time for winding down. That could be a warm bath, a book or the radio (The Archers for me). I also find it helps to spray a soporific lavender fragrance in the room – I like Aurelia Perfect Sleep Pillow Mist (£24; aureliaskincare.com) and This Works Sleep Together Calming Spray (£22; thisworks.com).

Look out for blood oranges, which are in season now. Their deep-red segments are packed with more polyphenols and five times the antioxidant activity of regular navel oranges, and may help to reduce inflammation.