January 2012
January 2012
Top 10 Tips for a Rejuvenating Night's Sleep
Top 10 Tips for a Rejuvenating Night's Sleep
more alert, and Sleep experts o
more alert, and even help you lose weight? Sleep experts offer these 10 tips to ensure a good night's slumber:
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1. Do establish an evening routine. Aim to go to bed and wake up at the same time.
2. Do something relaxing before bed. Read, write, listen to calming music or meditate.
3. Don't exercise three hours before bed. This will raise your heart rate. Slow stretching is the only exception.
4. Do ensure your sleep space is dark, quiet and cool. Eyeshades are great bedtime accessories.
5. Do invest in a good mattress and comfortable pillows. Being comfortable in bed will help you get the best rest possible. A
quick and inexpensive solution is the ObusForme four-foot long full-length pillow (
www.obusforme.ca), which provides versatile, multiple-purpose support for a good night's sleep.
6. Don't eat or drink too much prior to bed. This includes alcohol.
7. Don't smoke. Nicotine has energizing effects that will keep you up at night and make it diffi cult to get up in the morning.
8. Do keep bed for shut-eye only. Consider your bedroom a place of retreat. Don't bring work to bed and clear unnecessary
clutter.
9. Don't drink coffee at bedtime. Often used to keep people awake, caffeine is a natural stimulant and has been linked to
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1010. Don't skimp on sleep. A recent study found individuals who get 6.5–7.5 hours of slumber every night live the longest. (NC)
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