Good sleep tips
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Are you getting restful sleep? A new book suggests that most of us are actually getting MORE sleep than we need.
However, you should ensure that the sleep you get is completely restful, so that you wake up refreshed.
This article contains some great tips to help you to sleep well. How much sleep do you really need? Probably a lot less than you think, says an expert | Mail Online suggests:
“Your bed: Don’t scrimp - this is where you will spend 25 years of your life. The typical person sweats half a pint of liquid during the night and changes position 40-60 times. Dr Neil Stanley, from the British Sleep Society, recommends choosing a good, supportive bed base with a firm, thick mattress. Your mattress should be changed every 12 years and a futon should be kept for a maximum of three years.
Bed linen: Cotton and linen are best as they absorb more moisture.
Lavender: You could sprinkle a tiny amount of lavender oil on your pillow or spray some in the air. Extensive research shows it can improve the quality of sleep by 20 per cent.
Nightwear: Loose and made of natural fibres. Bed socks are a good idea as warm feet signal healthy blood flow to the brain, inducing restful sleep.
Alarm clock: Turn it down or preferably off. Dr Neil Stanley says: ‘Anticipating a shrill alarm clock is stressful and will make insomnia worse.’ “
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