Snooze you can use: How my Oura ring sparked a better sleep routine

At the beginning of June, my friends were buzzing about how they were going to achieve the ultimate summer aura.In my mind, it was always about Oura.The smart ring has garnered tons of attention on social media — and rightfully so.

It has become a superhero of sorts in the health and wellness industry, providing 50 different health metrics from sleep to fitness, stress and everything in between.When it comes to sleep, Oura offers three key insights: Sleep Score (an overall rating), Sleep Stages (REM, deep, and light sleep) and monitoring of blood oxygen levels and heart rate variability.The latter determines whether you’re breathing regularly while you sleep and if any disturbances are waking you up.I was shocked by my Sleep Score and fascinated by just how little REM sleep (a stage of deep sleep associated with dreaming) I was getting on weeknights.

At one point, my rating dipped to a 60 with less than an hour of REM — big yikes.Although Oura is definitely schooling me, it does omit one very important job: helping me drift off and stay down.I’ll admit, seeing a consistently poor sleep score has shaken my confidence, but it’s also inspired me to take action.Below, shop some of the sleep-promoting products that support Oura’s extensive insights and set you on a path to better rest.According to a quiz you take as you shop, these pillows are tailor-made to your preferences.

Fill out information such as your type of bed, whether you prefer a smooth or hard surface, and what position you sleep in.The result: a personalized cushion that supports your body stats and drastically improves shut-eye.This fragrance features a blend of lavender, chamomile, vanilla and essentials that permeate your living space to promote relaxation.

According to a 3-week study conducted by the brand, 97% of consumers felt more relaxed in the evening upon inhaling the calming scents.The best-selling gummies from Kourtney Kardashian’s brand give off a small, 5 milligram dose of n...