06/12/2020
So many of us struggle with sleep. Here are some great tips from our friends at Austin Muscle Restoration.
“Lack of sleep is a slow form of euthanasia.” Matthew Walker
Like nutrition and movement, sleep contributes to many aspects of wellbeing including learning, decision making, calibration of emotions and immune system, regulation of weight and appetite, exercise performance, development of disease, brain function, longevity and hormone balance. During times of stress, sleep can be negatively impacted.
Tips to consider for better sleep 😴 :
LIGHT: ☀️ Natural light during the day is best. Try to get outside or sit near a window. 🌙 Decrease light exposure 1-3 hours before bed time, especially blue light. Turn off electronics or only use electronics in “night shift mode” or blue light blocking mode. Using “low blue lights” in your lamps before bedtime will increase your melatonin, your body’s natural sleep hormone.
TEMPERATURE: 🌡 Ideal sleep temperature is between 60-68 degrees Fahrenheit. This can reduce restlessness and increase deep sleep. Turn down the thermostat, open a window, use a bed cooling device, and wear cool, comfortable clothes.
NOISE: 🎵 Use a white noise generator. Using a white noise generator will help your body avoid coming out of deep sleep anytime it detects an unusually nighttime noise.
STRESS: ✖️ Avoid stress in bed or at bedtime. Do not engage in stimulating activities such as social media, email, TV, difficult conversations, work, or phone games in bed. Instead, practice 🙏🏻 meditation, prayer, non-stimulating reading, a gratitude journal or a relaxation practice at bedtime. Keep your bedroom a calming sanctuary.
EMF: ☢️ Reduce your exposure to EMFs at night. Unplug your WIFI at night, put phone and tracking devices in airplane mode, and unplug all bedroom electronics.
NUTRITION & EXERCISE: 🍎 Eat a well balanced diet and 🏋🏻exercise regularly.