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Sleep is a vital component of overall health and well-being. It is as important as eating healthy and exercising. It repairs and energises the body.
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Getting a good night's sleep can improve productivity, concentration and brain function. Poor sleep can negatively impact blood sugar and blood pressure.
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To sleep better, following a few bedtime tips can help. These tips can help you sleep well and reap benefits of good sleep every night.
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A cup of turmeric milk with jaggery and dried ginger powder can help you sleep well and also boost your immunity, says celeb nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar.
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Avoid having heavy and large meals for dinner as the body works harder to digest them. Also avoid caffeine and alcohol in the evening.
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Blue light from a computer screen or a phone can interfere with sleep. Stress from scrolling through social media and checking mails can make it difficult to relax & sleep.
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Do this at least 1 hour before bed time. It helps in shifting your brain & body to rest-mode. It could be breathing exercises, meditation or talking to a loved one.
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Lights, bed and room temperature must all be warm and cosy to help you be comfortable and relaxed when you're trying to sleep.
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Avoid exercising too close to bedtime as it may make it difficult for your body to cool down and sleep. Intense exercise right before bed time should be avoided.
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Get to bed only for sleep or pleasure. Working, watching TV, exercising, reading a book or an email must all be done away from your bed.
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It helps in regularising sleep routine. Sleep and wake up at the same time every day. It can organise your routine and help in restoring good sleep.
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