Sleep solutions that actually work: Our one-month test with two natural sleep aids

Sleep isn’t a luxury – it’s the foundation of everything you want to achieve.

If you’ve ever spent another night staring at the ceiling, watching the hours slip away, you’re not alone. Poor sleep affects so many of us, and for women our sleep challenges often come with unique factors that don’t get enough attention. That’s exactly why ALL THAT put two natural sleep aids to the test over a full month each.

Why sleep is the most underrated superpower

Let’s be real: sleep is not optional. It’s a biological necessity that affects every system in your body. During sleep, your immune function kicks into high gear, cells repair and regenerate, tissues heal, and your brain clears out toxins linked to neurodegenerative diseases. When you consistently skimp on sleep, you’re increasing your risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and dementia.

We’re quick to supplement our diets and hit the gym – yet sleep is often the last thing we prioritise.

Sleep and your weight

Sleep and your weight are more connected than most diet plans acknowledge. Short sleep duration is linked to impaired metabolic function and decreased glucose effectiveness. Here’s a sobering finding: sleep-deprived individuals tend to lose less body fat and more muscle mass during weight-loss attempts. To make matters worse, insufficient sleep increases cravings for high-calorie, carbohydrate-rich foods. You’re not weak-willed when you reach for those chips at 10 PM, you’re likely just exhausted. Insufficient sleep is also a significant predictor of poor weight-loss maintenance and weight regain.

Sleep and your fitness goals

If you’re working out regularly, listen up: sleep is when your body actually gets stronger. Sleep deprivation impairs muscular strength, speed, aerobic endurance, and explosive power. Being sleep-deprived also increases injury risk and makes exercise feel harder than it should. During deep sleep, your body releases growth hormones that repair muscle tissue and maintain lean mass. No quality sleep = less recovery = diminished returns on all that effort you’re putting in.

Sleep and your emotional well-being

A bad night’s sleep turns you into a snappy, anxious, overwhelmed version of yourself – and that’s not your imagination. Sleep deprivation directly impacts mood, increasing irritability, anxiety, and depression. It’s a vicious cycle: poor sleep worsens your mood, and mood disturbances make it even harder to sleep. Beyond emotions, sleep is essential for memory formation, learning, and cognitive processing. Poor sleep impairs decision-making and reaction times.

Women, perimenopause, menopause, and sleep

Something that affects millions of women and rarely gets the attention it deserves: the profound impact of hormonal changes on sleep.

As we move through perimenopause and into menopause, hormonal shifts – specifically the decline in oestrogen and progesterone – disrupt the brain regions involved in mood and emotional regulation. These aren’t just annoying symptoms; they’re neurobiological changes that genuinely impair your ability to sleep well.

Research published in meta-analyses has found that approximately 51.6% of postmenopausal women experience sleep disorders.

The primary culprits? Hot flashes and night sweats – vasomotor symptoms that yank you out of sleep, heart pounding, drenched in sweat. Women in this life stage commonly report difficulty initiating sleep, early morning awakenings, and repeated nighttime awakenings. Postmenopausal women are more likely to meet criteria for sleep-onset insomnia and to screen positive for obstructive sleep apnea. These sleep disturbances can stem from or be worsened by mood changes like depression and anxiety.

If this is you: you’re not broken. You’re navigating a physiological shift that deserves real solutions, not just “try drinking chamomile tea.”

We found two products that worked well

After diving into all this research, ALL THAT decided to put products to the test in the real world. Here’s how we did it:

Before we even started, we checked where we were at. Our sleep was already poor – Garmin sleep scores hovering between 50 and 60. Just not sleeping well.

Phase 1 was Product 1: Sedatif PC for 30 consecutive days. We tracked everything with a Garmin watch. Over that month, our sleep scores improved by at least 10 points on average – a real, measurable difference.

Then came Phase 2: a 2-week washout. We stopped using everything. No supplements, no sleep aids, nothing. Our sleep deteriorated again. Scores dropped right back down to that 50–60 range. We were sleeping badly again.

That gap was actually kind of validating. It told us the improvement we’d seen wasn’t just a coincidence or some lifestyle change we hadn’t noticed. When we took the product away, the bad sleep came back. That was the proof.

Phase 3 was Product 2: SOLAL Sleep Naturally for 30 consecutive days. We went through the same protocol – 30 days, Garmin tracking, consistent use. And our sleep scores improved again by at least 10 points on average.

Product 1: Sedatif PC (40 tablets)

Sedatif PC is made by Boiron, a trusted name in homeopathic medicine. It works differently than most sleep aids – instead of simply knocking you out, it helps restore the natural balance between adrenaline and adenosine neurotransmitters. The ingredients help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and relieve physical discomforts often associated with anxiety, like indigestion, dyspepsia, and abdominal cramps.

Why we love it: It’s homeopathic and completely natural – which means it’s non-addictive. For women navigating perimenopause or menopause who may be wary of prescription sleep medications, this is a significant benefit.

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Product 2: SOLAL Sleep Naturally (30 sachets)

SOLAL Sleep Naturally is a sugar-free, amino acid-rich drink designed to promote improved sleep quality by reducing anxiety associated with sleeplessness. Each sachet contains Glycine, Theanine and Magnesium.

Why we love it: It’s all-natural, explicitly non-addictive, sugar-free, and suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. No groggy morning-after feeling, no dependency concerns.

One thing I didn’t expect – I actually really enjoyed the taste. It reminds me of those cherry-flavoured lollipops we ate as children. It’s a small thing, but when you’re drinking something every night before bed, it matters that you actually look forward to it.

How to take it: Dissolve 1 sachet in approximately 100ml of water and drink before bed.

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This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement.

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