- Find a good pillow
- Find a good mattress (one that doesn't sag in the middle and you're comfortable on)
- Avoid sleeping on the couch
- Put fresh linens on bed regularly
- No distracting noises (fan or white noise can help here). If you just need "noise" besides white noise or a fan, try very low frequency songs designed for falling to sleep.
- Avoid blue light (like from phone or tv) an hour before bed. Don't sleep with tv on.
- Take a warm bath just before bed with lavender scented bubble bath or bath salts
- Spend at least an hour winding down for bed. Nothing too exciting. No alcohol.
- Do physical activity every day, even if in only small amounts but well before bed time. Late workouts can keep you up.
- Avoid day time naps.
- Get black out curtains.
- Seal mattress with plastic sheets. Particularly if you tend to sneeze or have trouble breathing.
- Run a fan even if not for white noise. Just makes for more breathable and fresh air. Crack a window if the temp is right. Keep the air as clean and fresh as possible in the house.
- Try to go to bed at the same time every night.
- Avoid caffeine for several hours before bed or during any time when you should be sleeping.
- It's better to have a big lunch than big dinner. Don't eat within an hour of your normal bed time.
- If you pee a lot, also avoid drinking much within 2 hours of bed time.
- Regulate circadian rhythm. Get a good dose of bright light by day. Lower the lights in the house 2-3 hours before bed. 15 watts will trigger melatonin release (not blue lights from tv though).
- Nicotine is a stimulant so avoid smoking a couple hours before bed or during the time when you should be sleeping.
- Do something relaxing an hour before bed like read a book (while taking a bath in 15 watt lighting) or meditate.
- Ear plugs help with partner snoring.
- Humidifiers help with ambient cigarette smoke.
- Setup a proper mattress in another room if partner is still too disruptive to sleep soundly after trying other tips.
- Keep it cool in the bedroom. 65 is recommended. Use a blanket as needed to keep body warm.
- 200 mg magnesium and 600 mg calcium boost sleep.
- Spritz lavender essential oil spray on pillows at night.
- Melatonin is naturally produced but in much higher doses when young. It's probably the most effective supplement you can take for sleep.
- Valerian is a natural supplement helping 90% of people sleep better if taken regularly ( the other 10 it makes worse). 200 - 800 mg is best.
11/30/2015
28 Tips to sleeping better
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