Getting at least 7-9 hours of sleep per night is important for restoration of your body. It is essential for healing and maintaining general wellness. At night when you sleep your body is busy ramping up hormones, removing waste and toxins, repairing free radical damage, and regenerating blood cells.
In the busy world that we live in people are having more difficulty sleeping than ever. Insomnia (noun: habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep) can span from difficulty drifting off to sleep to frequent waking, to not getting a deep level of sleep. There are several simple things that you can do to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep. Of course if the problems you experience continue despite consistent use of these tips then seek professional opinion and book a consultation to evaluate your unique sleep issues.
Tips:
Don't take these simple strategies for granted. They can make a big impact!
Ok Goldilocks - make sure your room is JUST RIGHT - not too hot or too cold.
Keep the room dark. Light suppresses melatonin secretion resulting in wakefulness.
Disengage from all electronics (TV, video games, email, smartphones) 1-2 hours prior to your planned bedtime. Yes...you should PLAN a bedtime!
No food or drinks that are stimulating like caffeine or chocolate after 3pm. In fact you should stop all food intake at least 3 hours prior to bedtime to "quiet your gut".
Keep your environment noise level comfortable. A white noise machine, a fan, ear plugs use what you need to have the noise at a soothing level.
Get in a night time routine leading up to your PLANNED bedtime. 1-2 hours prior, participate in relaxing activities that do not over stimulate your brain/mind. Examples include: taking a walk, take a relaxing bath, read a book, journal, set positive intentions for the next day, etc.
If you implement these tips and continue to struggle with getting a good nights sleep, need additional help, or resources Total Care Connections is here to help. Book your telehealth consult online or call/text 469-459-1227.
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