Tips To Improving Your Nights Sleep

Posted on May 8, 2008

Although following some, or all, of these tips will not guarantee a cure for your insomnia or sleepless nights they come highly recommended. If, however, they do not work and you find that your insomnia is seriously affecting your daily routine I recommend you visit your doctor.

My tips for a good night sleep are:

Create a calming and comfortable sleep environments; paying special attention to your bed sheets and duvet, choose breathable materials that allow your skin to breath and that will absorb your sweat.

Ensure you have a comfortable bed that is not too firm and will allow you to turn over easily.

Have a warm bath; scientists claim that sleep is induced by a drop in our body’s temperature, by having a warm bath you are artificially increasing your body temperature to allow it then slowly fall inducing you into sleep.

Try to keep routine sleeping hours everyday.

Take more exercise, but avoid doing any 3 hours before bedtime as this will stimulate your muscles and release endorphin into your system.

Cut down on stimulants including caffeine, nicotine and sugary sweets or drinks.

Wear loose fitting night clothes, preferably in a breathable fabric such as cotton or linen.

Use Lavender, place several drops of lavender oil on your pillow or burn a lavender scented candle before sleep.

Do not watch TV in bed before sleep, maintain the bed as a place for sleep and do not allow it to be associated with watching TV etc.

Drink Chamomile or Peppermint Tea.

A hot milky drink can also be of benefit as it has sleep enhancing properties.

Do not eat before bedtime; the digestion process of the food will keep you awake at night.

Ensure you drink plenty of water; dehydration can inhibit sleep. However, do not overload on the water before sleep or you will find yourself on a mid night toilet trip.

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