The SilkHerb Journal

Notes for Calmer Nights

Practical, research-aware reading on sleep, stress, and midlife, written for women 35+ who want to feel more like themselves.

Articles are for general education and are not medical advice. Talk with your clinician about your own health.

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  • Can't Sleep Before Your Period? Sleep and Mood Changes

    Midlife 11 min read

    Can't Sleep Before Your Period? Sleep and Mood Changes

    Sleep and mood can feel different before your period. Learn what to track, which everyday habits may help, and when recurring symptoms deserve a conversation with your clinician.

  • Melatonin-Free Sleep Supplements: A Guide for Women

    Ingredients 10 min read

    Melatonin-Free Sleep Supplements: A Guide for Women

    Choosing a melatonin-free sleep supplement starts with the full label. Explore ingredients, meaningful amounts, research limits and the safety questions worth discussing with your clinician.

  • Poor Sleep and Irritability: Why You Feel on Edge

    Rituals 10 min read

    Poor Sleep and Irritability: Why You Feel on Edge

    After a broken night, ordinary demands can feel harder to handle. Explore the connection between sleep and irritability, practical ways to support your days, and signs that deserve further care.

  • Perimenopause, Sleep and Mood: How They Connect

    Midlife 10 min read

    Perimenopause, Sleep and Mood: How They Connect

    Changing nights and changing moods can overlap during perimenopause. Understand common patterns, helpful things to track, and ways to discuss both sleep and emotional well-being with your clinician.

  • Tired but Wired at Night? Why Your Mind Won’t Switch Off

    Rituals 10 min read

    Tired but Wired at Night? Why Your Mind Won’t Switch Off

    An exhausted body can coexist with an alert mind. Explore what keeps thoughts active at bedtime, how midlife changes may contribute, and small ways to create a gentler transition into...

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