Tired of being tired?
5 ways to get a good night sleep.
1.
Make Your Bed.
Who knew making your bed could raise your chance of getting a good
night’s sleep. The simple reason: It
creates positive vibes when it comes to bedtime.
2.
Easy on the hefty dinner – it can trigger acid
reflux and cause you to toss and turn through the night. Keep your evening meal simple, a lean protein
like chicken or fish with a side of veggies or salad.
3.
The fast train to zzzzzsville is fueled by small
snacks like a handful of whole wheat crackers with peanut butter or cereal with
almond milk. The nuts contain
tryptophan, a building block of the sleep chemical serotonin, while the carbs
make the tryptophan more available to your brain.
4.
Lavender isn’t just a schlocky gimmick. It’s been shown to lower heart rate and blood
pressure, which relaxes you. Folks who
sniff it before bed sleep deeper and feel more vigorous in the morning, according
to a study done at Wesleyan University.
5.
If you don’t have a white-noise app, switch on
the fan. Background sounds like a car
driving by or a door closing might not wake you up fully, but they rouse you
out of the deep, restorative sleep your body needs to stay energized.
Prevention Magazine
