Make sure you get enough sleep during summer with these tips
It most definitely looks like we’re going to be getting a better summer than last year, let’s keep everything crosses for it, but with it comes the risk of losing out on a good night’s sleep.
Light and heat encourage a ‘lizard-like’ stance which blocks a restful eight-hour slumber.
The type of sleep we achieve during the summer changes, with deep dream-like sleep (REM) being interrupted by warmer temperatures.
Dr Craig Hudson, sleep expert and founder of bedtime beverage and natural sleep aid ZenBev encourages people to take simple steps to ensure quality sleep is not sacrificed this summer.
He says: “Despite the unpredictable British summertime, temperatures will be rising over the next few months, which will inevitably disturb our sleep patterns. Couple this with lighter mornings and evenings, it can have a detrimental effect on our quality of sleep. There are a number of ways to keep temperatures down at night in the summer months which can ultimately lead to better slumber. Good quality sleep is essential for health and wellbeing, as a way to beat stress, maintain a healthy weight and boost the immune system.
Dr Craig Hudson suggests the following top tips for a better summer night’s sleep:
Keep hydrated during the day
Invest in a lighter duvet to ensure the optimum body temperature is maintained
Keep to your usual bed time – staying up later will confuse your body’s natural sleep pattern
Have a cool bath or shower before bed
Sleep in 100 per cent natural cotton sheets to maintain a cool sleeping environment
Use black out curtains or blinds to keep rooms dark
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