Eight Tips That Will Help You to Sleep Better Naturally

Eight Tips That Will Help You to Sleep Better Naturally
Do you find yourself having trouble falling asleep? Is your
lack of sleep interfering with your daily life? Do you
think that you will never be able to get a good night's
sleep again? If so, then this article is for you. Read on
to uncover some simple tricks that can help you fall asleep
and stay asleep naturally, without the use of drugs.

1. Designate your bed for sleep and sex only. If you use
your bed for watching TV, balancing your checkbook or
having deep emotional discussions with your mate, your mind
may start to subconsciously connect your bed with these
activities. This can kick your brain into overdrive and you
will find it very hard to sleep when your mind is going 90
miles an hour.

2. Ease your stress before going to bed. Develop a bedtime
ritual and do it every evening before going to bed. This
ritual may include meditation, slow stretching exercises,
yoga or even prayer. Do whatever eases your stress and
whatever helps you to relax.

3. Do not drink caffeine four to six before you go to bed.
Caffeine can stay in your body a lot longer than you
realize and can have you tossing and turning all night long.

4. Make your bedroom "sleep friendly" This means that you
should keep your bedroom dark and as quiet as possible. For
some people, a repetitive noise is a great sleep inducer. A
fan or a window air conditioner can produce such a noise
and also help to drown out other sounds. Do what you need
to do to get your room between 68 and 72 degrees
Fahrenheit, which is the ideal temperature range for sleep.

5. Avoid having a cigarette before you go to bed. Nicotine
is a stimulant and can keep you awake or cause you to have
a fitful sleep. This is just another good reason to quit
smoking altogether!

6. Don't go to bed hungry, but don't go to bed with an over
stuffed belly either. Try drinking a glass of milk before
bed. It contains tryptophan which is a natural sleep
promoting substance.

7. Avoid taking long naps during the day. Naps can be
tempting, especially when you are tired, but they can make
matters worse. If you feel that you must nap, try to make
it short, no longer than 20 minutes.

8. Keep your pets out of your bed. If your dog or cat
sleeps with you, they may move during the night and wake
you up.

So there you have some great tips on how to fall asleep and
stay asleep naturally. Try these tips and see if they work
for you.

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