Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 4 April 2015 | Page 52

This magnetic barrier blocks almost 95%
of electromagnetic radiation from nearing
the body, providing a pollution-free
atmosphere and maximum protection.
Great for those who suffer from sleep
texting.

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you start sleeping better, but it will do
wonders for your weight and outlook too.
Read more here.

•TRAVEL TIPS: The absence of a comfy
mattress, a soft pillow and awkward
horizontal positions make sleeping while
travelling extremely difficult. Here’s how
Successful Slumber Stats
•HOT NAPS: It is said that increasing the to combat the problem and how to make
body temperature to that of 65 degrees the most of your airport stopover too.
Fahrenheit helps it to relax. Try indulging
in a warm bath just before bedtime, •SLUMBER NUMBER: Getting to sleep
especially if you have had a long and tiring is one thing, but the way you sleep is a
day, and why not sip on a hot cup of herbal whole different kettle of fish. See what
tea while taking a soak? Flavours such your sleep position says about you here.
as chamomile, valerian, green tea and
passion flower are said to be especially •SNOOZE TUNES: UK-based music band
Marconi Union released a video for their
good for sleep.
song Weightless in 2014, which is said to
•PAGE-TURNING INDUCERS: If you need be the most relaxing song in the world
to switch off before going to bed, make and has been scientifically proven to slow
sure it’s the television and nothing else. the heart rate, reduce blood pressure and
The sound effects and bright colours of help send you to sleep. Listen to it here.
the TV screen will only keep you even
more awake for longer. A good book is a
great way to help doze off, especially if you
happen to be reading one of these.
•SLEEP ’O CLOCK: Our bodies love a
routine and erratic sleeping habits can
cause them to malfunction. Treat your
body like a well-oiled machine and aim
to be in bed around the same time every
night to set your body clock. Not only will