Page 25 - Healthy Brain Living Book

• Maintain a balanced schedule at work and

home. When you keep your day organized and can

accomplish what you need to, it is easier to get to bed

at a reasonable time.

• Resolve stressful circumstances. Less stress will

help your mind to relax at the end of the day.

• Discuss with your doctor what is best for you.

But what can you do to improve your night’s sleep once

you’re under the covers? Plenty! You can tip the scales

on the side of better sleep with these easy, no-nonsense

ideas for better sleep.

• Upgrade your mattress. Your mattress may be

triggering allergies that are wreaking havoc with your

sleep. If your mattress is more than seven years old, it

may be time to replace it. Dust mites hiding deep in

mattresses are common sources of asthma and allergies.

• Cool down. Turn the thermostat down to the mid-60s

when you go to bed. Studies have shown that a cool

bedroom helps induce sleep.

• Wear socks. Now that your bedroom is cooler, put on

a pair of socks. The American Journal of Physiology

suggests wearing socks to bed to promote better sleep.

Our feet are often colder than the rest of the body

so wearing socks helps blood vessels in our feet stay

dilated resulting in better sleep.

• Scratch the screen time. Calm the brain before going

to bed. Avoid reading, writing and checking email on

your electronic devices before bedtime and don’t watch

TV right before you close your eyes.

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