Sleep Doctor Campbelltown knows the importance of a good mattress and pillow

However sleep is such an important factor to the optimum functioning of your body. 

A good night sleep can help you feelgood and make your body and brain function properly.

Some people have no problem falling asleep. However, so many others have severe difficulty falling and staying asleep through the night. 


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1. Lower the Room Temperature

 Your body temperature changes as you fall asleep. Core temperature decreases, while the temperature of your hands and feet increases.If your room is too warm, you might have a hard time falling asleep. Setting your thermostat to a cool temperature between (15–23°C) could help, however find the temperature that works best for you.Taking a warm bath or shower could also help speed up the body's temperature changes. As your body cools down afterwards, this can help send a signal to your brain to go to sleep. 

 2. Use a Controlled Breathing Method

Deep controlled breathing is simple but a powerful breathing method that promotes calmness and relaxation that can help you unwind before bed.It consists of a breathing pattern that relaxes the nervous system. It can be practiced anytime you feel anxious or stressed. 

Steps to Controlled breathing : 

1. Take a deep breath in and exhale completely through your mouth. 

2. Close your mouth and inhale through your nose while mentally counting to four. 

3. Hold your breath and mentally count to seven. 

4. Open your mouth and exhale completely, making a whoosh sound and mentally counting to eight. 

5. Repeat this cycle at least three more times. 

3. Schedule Sleep 

Many people find that setting a sleep schedule helps them fall asleep easier.Your body has its own regulatory system called the circadian rhythm. This internal clock cues your body to feel alert during the day but sleepy at night.Waking up and going to bed at the same times each day can help your internal clock keep a regular schedule. Once your body adjusts to this schedule, it will be easier to fall asleep and wake up around the same time every day.It is also important to get seven to nine hours sleep each night. This has been shown to be the optimal sleep duration for adults. By giving yourself 30 minutes to an hour to wind down in the evening before getting in bed. This allows your body and mind to relax and prepare for sleep. 

4. Experience Daylight and Darkness Light 

Dark & Light can influence your body’s internal clock, which regulates sleep and wakefulness.Irregular light exposure can lead to disruption of circadian rhythms, making it harder to fall asleep and stay awake.During the day, exposing your body to bright light tells it to stay alert.At night, darkness promotes feelings of sleepiness. In fact, research shows that darkness boosts the production of melatonin, an essential hormone for sleep.Get out and expose your body to sunlight or artificial bright light throughout the day. If possible, use blackout curtains to make your room dark at night. 

5. Practice Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness 

When people are stressed, they tend to have difficulty falling asleep.Yoga, meditation and mindfulness are tools to calm the mind and relax the body. Moreover, they have been shown to improve sleep.Yoga encourages the practice of breathing patterns and body movements that release stress and tension accumulated in your body.Meditation can enhance melatonin levels and assist the brain in achieving a specific state where sleep is easily achieved. 

6. Do Not Look at Your Clock

It is normal to wake up in the middle of the night. However, the inability to fall back asleep can ruin a good night’s rest.People who wake up in the middle of the night often tend to watch the clock and obsess about the fact that they cannot fall back asleep."Clock-watching" is common among people suffering from insomnia. This behavior may cause anxiety about sleeplessness.If possible, it is best to remove the clock from your room. If you need an alarm in the room, you can turn your clock and avoid watching it when you wake up in the middle of the night. 

7. Avoid Naps During the Day 

Due to poor sleep at night, people with insomnia tend to be sleepy during the day. This often leads to daytime napping.While naps of short duration have been linked to improvements in alertness and wellbeing, there are mixed opinions about the effects of napping on nighttime sleep.Some studies have shown that regular, long (two hours or more) and late naps may lead to poor nighttime sleep quality and even sleep deprivation 

8. Watch What and When You Eat

 It seems that the food you eat before bed may affect your sleep. Research has shown that high-carb meals may be detrimental to a good night's rest.A review of studies concluded that even though a high-carb diet can get you to fall asleep faster, it will not be restful sleep. Instead, high-fat meals could promote a deeper and more restful sleep.In fact, several studies agree that a high-carb/low-fat diet significantly decreased the quality of sleep compared to a low-carb/high-fat diet with the same amount of calories for both diets .If you still want to eat a high-carb meal for dinner, you should eat it at least four hours before bed, so you have enough time to digest it. 

9. Listen to Relaxing Music 

Music can significantly improve quality of sleep. It can even be used to improve chronic sleep disorders like insomnia.Meditation music can promote a deeper sleep. Listening to it may be a great tool for better sleep. Relaxing music before sleep can also promote a more restful and deeper sleep when they were exposed to soothing music for 45 minutes.Lastly, if relaxing music is not available, blocking all noise could also help you fall asleep faster and promote uninterrupted sleep. 

10. Exercise During The Day 

Physical activity is often considered beneficial to healthy sleep.Exercise can increase the duration and quality of sleep by boosting the production of serotonin in the brain and decreasing levels of cortisol the stress hormone. However, it is important to maintain a moderate-intensity exercise routine and not overdo it. Excessive training has been linked to poor sleep.The time of the day when you exercise is also critical. To promote better quality sleep, working out early in the morning appears to be better than working out later in the day.Therefore, moderate-to-vigorous exercise in the morning could significantly improve the quality and quantity of your sleep. 

11. Get Comfortable 

It has been shown that having a comfortable mattress and bedding can have a remarkable effect on the depth and quality of sleep.A medium-firm mattress has been shown to positively affect sleep quality and prevent sleep disturbances and muscular discomfort. The quality of your pillow is also crucial. It can affect your neck curve, temperature and comfort. A study determined that orthopedic pillows may be better than feather or memory foam pillows.Additionally, the use of a weighted blanket could reduce body stress and help improve your sleep.Lastly, the fabric of the clothes you wear to bed can affect how well you sleep. It is crucial you choose comfortable clothing made of fabric that help you keep a pleasant temperature throughout the night. 

12. Turn Off All Electronics 

Using electronic devices late at night is terrible for sleep.Watching TV, playing video games, using a mobile phone and social networking can make it significantly harder for you to fall and stay asleep.It is recommended that you disconnect all electronics and put away computers and mobile phones so you can ensure a quiet place, free of distractions. You will be able to fall asleep much faster. 

13. Try Aromatherapy 

Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils. Aromatherapy is commonly used by those who have trouble falling asleep, as it may help with relaxation.A systematic review of 12 studies revealed that the use of aromatherapy was effective in improving sleep quality.Additionally, it seems that lavender and damask rose are popular scents with positive effects on sleep.An essential oil diffuser could be helpful in infusing your room with relaxing scents that encourage sleep. 

14. Practice Writing in a Journal

Some people have difficulty falling asleep because their thoughts keep running in circles. Research has shown that this can produce anxiety and stress, which can generate negative emotions and disturb sleep.Research has shown that journaling and focusing on positive thoughts can calm the mind and help you sleep better.Writing down the positive events that happened during the day can create a state of gratitude and happiness, downgrade stressful events and promote more relaxation at bedtime.In fact, a study of 41 college students found that journaling resulted in reduced bedtime worry and stress, increased sleep time and improved sleep quality.Try practicing this technique by setting aside 15 minutes every night to write about your day. It is important to focus not only on the positive events of the day but also on how you feel at the time. 

15. Limit Caffeine 

Drink a Soothing Beverage instead of Caffeine to fight fatigue and stimulate alertness. It can be found in foods and beverages like chocolate, coffee, sodas and energy drinks.Unfortunately, caffeine can have disastrous effects on your. Although the effects of caffeine vary from person to person, it is recommended that you refrain from consuming caffeine at least six hours before bedtime. Instead, you could drink a soothing tea like chamomile tea, which has been shown to promote sleep and relaxation.

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