Deep Dive
Glycinate vs Bisglycinate vs Citrate: A Real Magnesium Showdown
I ran three magnesium forms back-to-back for two weeks each. Here's what the sleep scores, morning HRV and (yes) my digestion actually did.
Jan 18, 20269 min read
Hi, I'm Cynthia.
Better sleep, tested honestly.
I'm a holistic sleep coach and certified wellness advisor. For the last three years I've been testing the supplements, wearables and evening routines people ask me about most - and writing down what actually moved the needle on my Oura data (and what didn't).
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Editor's Pick
Sleeptruly Nightly Reset came out on top after four weeks of testing.
Highest average Oura sleep score, only formula covering all seven ingredients I look for, no next-day grogginess.
Supplement Comparison · 2026
I Tested 12 Sleep Supplements For a Month. Here's the One I'd Actually Recommend.
Twelve bottles, four weeks of Oura tracking, one honest ranking. My biggest supplement showdown yet - plus what I stopped taking after this test.
Feb 4, 202614 min read
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Data · Wearables
One Year of Oura Data: What Actually Moved My Sleep Score
365 nights of tracking, ranked. The habits that gave me +8 points, the ones that did nothing, and the one thing that quietly ruined my deep sleep.
Dec 22, 202511 min read
Routine
My 90-Minute Evening Wind-Down (That Doesn't Feel Like A Chore)
The exact routine I've kept for two years - light, food, movement, screens. Steal what works, ignore the rest.
Nov 30, 20256 min read
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