Healthy Home Newsletter Volume XV, Issue 5

May 2017 - Volume XV, Issue 5
May is National Sleep Month
Feeling crabby lately? Feeling simply worn out? Perhaps
your solution is better sleep. Think about all the factors that can
interfere with a good night’s sleep-from pressure at work, family
responsibilities, to unexpected challenges. It is no wonder that
sleep for some can be elusive. Although you may not be able to
control all the factors that interfere with your sleep, you can adopt
habits that encourage better sleep.
1. Stick to a sleep schedule. Go to bed and get up at the same
time every day, even on your weekends and holidays. Being
consistent reinforces your body’s sleep-wake cycle and helps
promote better sleep at night.
2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink. Don’t go to bed
either hungry or stuffed. Both could keep you awake. Things like
nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol can disrupt your sleep. Protein
before bedtime helps you fall asleep and reach a deeper, better
quality sleep.
3. Create a bedtime ritual. Do the same thing each night to tell
your body it is time to wind down. Some ideas are a warm bath, a
relaxing shower, listen to soothing music and dim the lights.
Relaxing activities ease the transition to falling asleep.
4. Get comfortable. Create a room that is ideal for sleeping.
Cool, dark, and quiet are usually your best bet! Consider room
darkening shades and a fan. Comfortable pillows and a great
mattress are key to getting a good night sleep. Try to limit children
and pets sleeping with you.
5. Limit daytime naps. Naps can interfere with nighttime sleep
especially if you struggle with insomnia or poor sleep quality. If you
have to nap, limit yourself to 10 minutes midafternoon.
6. Work Out. There is a correlation between exercise and good
sleep. Exercise early in the day so you can fall asleep faster and
enjoy a deeper sleep.
7. Manage Stress. When your mind is racing because you have
too much to do or think about, your sleep will suffer. Find healthy
ways to manage your stress and restore peace in your day. Get
organized, set priorities, delegate tasks, and keep a list. Enjoy
time with friends and family to relax.
Of course, it is common for people to have an occasional sleepless
night, but if the problem persists, contact your physician. There
may be an underlying reason you are not able to find better quality
sleep.
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Cool Blogs, Sites
& Online
Resources to
Check Out!
www.explore-everest.com
Experience the harrowing trek to
the summit of the Earth’s highest
mountain right from your kitchen
table. Brought to you by the
Discovery Channel, this site will
take you through the same section
of deadly crevices and unstable
boulders of ice that became famous
for the Khumbu Icefall in 2014 that
claimed the lives of 16 Sherpa.
From there you can continue your
climb to the summit and the
majestic views.
http://www.projectalexandria.net/
Project Alexandria is the Pandora
of Books. If you still don’t
understand the reference, this
website is basically a
recommendation tool for book
lovers. Enter the Book Title or your
favorite author name to get up to
five recommendations based on
books like it
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