Better Sleep

7 Ways to Better Sleep - #7

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

What about your physical environment?  Is your bed supportive?  Are you pillows, linen and nightware clean and allergen free?
Too much light when you are trying to sleep will not just keep you awake, but prevent your body from doing it’s repairs while you sleep.  Make sure your curtains exclude excess light, turn your television off […]

7 Ways to Better Sleep - #5

Monday, March 5th, 2007

Create a bedtime routine for yourself.  It primes your body to start getting ready for sleep.
Have a bath or shower, lay out your clothes for the next day, read or do some light craft work before turning out the lights.  Try and avoid tv as it can be quite stimulating to the mind.

7 Ways to Better Sleep - #4

Sunday, March 4th, 2007

Try using calming essential oils like Lavender, Clary Sage and Camomile.  They have a peaceful, sedative effect on the mind and body.
Be sure to avoid synthetic or ‘fragrant’ oils as they are made from chemicals which are toxic to your liver. 
Herbal teas like valerian and scullcap can be an effective alternative to sleeping tablets, and […]

7 Ways to Better Sleep - #3

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

A wise Indian doctor once said to me that what we see before we go to sleep imprints itself on our subconscious and shapes our dreams and the energy we wake up to in the morning.
Is your bedroom a peaceful haven?  If not, take a few minutes in the evening to tidy up.  At the […]

7 Ways to Better Sleep - #2

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

Get moving. 
Just 30 minutes of exercise a day will help to lower your stress levels and help you sleep deeply.

7 Ways to Better Sleep - #6

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

Get up when your alarm goes off, even if you haven’t had much sleep during the night.
I place my alarm clock on the other side of the room so I have little choice but to get up when it goes off.
Having a regular ‘get  up’ time will help to reset your body’s internal clock.

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