Healthy Habits: Sleep Solutions (Interview with Klova)

Sleep can be elusive for many people. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, insomnia is defined as “difficulty either falling or staying asleep that is accompanied by daytime impairments related to those sleep troubles.” And as many as 35 percent of adults struggle with insomnia, especially women. Many people are reluctant to take an over-the-counter or prescription sleep aid for fear of morning grogginess. But there is a new, all-natural sleep solution that people are sticking. And sticking by.

I had a chance to interview Tyler Smith, Klova CEO, about natural transdermal sleep solutions such as the Klova Sleep Patch.

What are some common reasons people may struggle to get enough uninterrupted sleep? Light sleeping, room too bright, room too bright, leaving the tv on, getting up to use the restroom, anxiety, worry, new baby, pets.

What are some ways that people can promote healthy sleep habits? Set, and stick to a bedtime routine. Limit blue light before bed, red light is best before bed. Don't eat or workout too close to bed. Cut back on caffeine in the afternoon. Keep a sleep journal, notate changes to your sleep and try to find what is causing them using your journal.

Why are natural sleep aids beneficial and good options for people to consider? They are non-habit forming, unlike prescriptions and the dosages can often be adjusted to fit your own lifestyle - but always check with a physician on best practices for any new supplement as everyone's medical history is different. Natural sleep aids are often more cost effective too, and can have other benefits along with helping with morning energy, restless legs, etc.

What sets Klova apart from other sleep solutions? Klova is a transdermal sleep patch. The difference is in the delivery. So while an oral sleep aid will only have about a 15% bioavailability, and wear off in an hour or two - Klova is absorbed all night. This can help you stay in a deep sleep, and not wake up as often in the middle of the night. Further, melatonin has a half-life of 30 minutes. That means that melatonin is almost 100% worn off within an hour or two of ingesting it. So oral melatonin can be great if you struggle falling asleep, but will wear off quickly - which can cause you to wakeup in the middle of the night. Klova patches provide melatonin transdermally all through the night. So instead of the melatonin wearing off, it is continuously being processed by the body when you wear the patch - and this process is the key difference. It can help problem sleepers stay asleep longer, and wake up with more energy. Our in home sleep study showed a 98% success rate with problem sleepers.

Klova Sleep Patch features melatonin and nine other natural ingredients absorbed transdermally throughout the night, promoting restful and restorative sleep. It has been endorsed by Sydne Ford, MD, Family Practice.

“These patches are small but effective. I put mine on before bed and within twenty minutes I was out. I’m constantly waking up in the middle of the night, but I slept all the way through when I used the Klova patch. I felt refreshed from having a full uninterrupted eight hours of slumber. This is a great way to get some wonderful sleep." Kelsey D., 30, new mom from Chico, CA (unpaid)