This Physician.com article entitled, Tips to a Better Sleep, offers common sense sleep tips that, unfortunately for many people, are not common knowledge.
Here are some sleep tips that the article offers –
1. Consistency – Go to bed and wake up around the same time every day.
2. Wind Down Routine – Find a 20 – 30 minute routine to wind down mentally and physically.
3. Make Your Bedroom a Sanctuary – It’s a place to rest. Make it comfortable and welcoming.
4. Bedroom Environment – Don’t fall asleep to music or the TV. It can make the difference between deep sleep and a few hours of rest.
5. Filter Out Noise – If your bedroom is near external noise, invest in a white noise machine to filter out surrounding noise.
6. Take a Hot Bath or Shower – A hot bath or shower will help you fall asleep quicker and have a better sleep.
7. Exercise – Exercise vigorously during the day (but not before bed).
8. Avoid Alcohol – Drinking before bed means you rarely experience deep sleep.
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