One of the basic habits for getting a good night’s sleep is to be aware of the noise that is around us and try to minmize it, but do you find yourself dealing with noise so much, that you don’t even recognise that it’s effecting your sleep?
You many know by now that the environment that you sleep in can have a big impact on the quality of your sleep. If you want to improve your sleep and/ or cure your insomnia, make sure that you have taken a good hard look at where you are sleeping and considered implementing these tips to make it a nice, cozy place to relax and get some high quality sleep.
Coffee is a daily staple for most of us, and if you are trying to sleep better, its a habit that may not being doing you any favors. But, what is the alternative? A hot drink, particularly after dinner is very nice. But, perhaps it’s time to try something new….. Chamomile.
Matricaria camomilla, commonly called “Chamomile”, is native to southern and central Europe. This flowering plant is now widely grown in the United States, Argentina, Australia, Egypt and northern Africa. The leaves and flowers are dried and used as tea, either in teabags or in loose tea form.
Guided imagery is a meditation technique widely considered to assist with relaxation, stress relief and promoting good sleep.
It is a technique that usually starts with deep breathing and other deep breathing exercises.
Many of you may have heard of the impact of light (or lack of it) on our bodies via the discovery of S.A.D (that’s seasonal affective disorder). Just as lack of light during winter can impact our mood, so light can have a positive “re-setting” function on our circadian rhythms (the cycles of our body – especially sleep).
The circadian rhythm is more a function of darkness and light rather than actual time of day. Bright light can discourage drowsiness, and darkness can cause sleepiness, day or night. Light therapy is a treatment used for people who suffer from circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Your body has an internal clock that tells it when it is time to be asleep and when it is time to be awake.
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