RSSAvoid Insomnia?
If you always had trouble sleeping or is a new situation appeared in your daily schedule, insomnia will not help you to face a normal day of work… If this is a new problem for you, it is likely to occur due to temporary stress factors – problems at work, a tense family situation etc…
If, instead, insomnia is part of our life time for many years, it’s time to take action! Here are some tips that can help.Apply them and see which ones fit you best. Sleep will become for you a joy …
Give up caffeine!
Drink some warm water before you sleep. An herbal tea, raspberry preferably without caffeine, can help a lot. At tea can add a protein snack such as a slice or two of cheese.
Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol should “disappear” from the landscape at least 4-6 hours before bedtime!
Caffeine worse insomnia and poor sleep problems, so limit yourself to drink a cup of morning coffee. An afternoon tea is all you need.
A cup of warm milk before bedtime has a great calming effect. Your sleep will be sweet …
Bedroom, your sanctuary …
Most often, sleep problems occur in the most stressful times of our lives, so you must equip for a hard battle … Listen to relaxing music, which helps you unwind and focus on things other than service, financial situation and co-workers or arguing with your husband …
Start by arranging your bed as comfortable with clean sheets etc.. A hot shower or bath is great for a perfect relaxation. A massage would not hurt… Remember about aromatherapy products, which could be your key!
Narrow bed area only for … sleep. The bed is not the best place to pay bills or watching TV, reading, writing or working. When you go to bed, your body must know that it is time for sleep only.
Give up the habit of always look at watch during the night and, automatically will stress you when you see how it’s the time and you have not slept …
If it’s too hot, open the window or balcony door. Heat is also a stressful factor and you do not need one more …
Consider some food supplements
A magnesium supplement taken every morning seems to help, also, if the sleep problems are caused by menopause, calcium and magnesium are recommended even by doctors.
Listen to the rhythm of the body!
Go to sleep and wake up every day at the same time, even in the week-ends! The body needs discipline and it is good to get used this way. When your body will have a regular cycle, you’ll feel much better.
