is released during sleep . Lowering that level can lead to thinning skin , wrinkling , and poor skin turgor .
Hot Bath Before Bed A hot bath ( 102 – 106 degrees Farenheit ) before bedtime relaxes muscles and helps induce sleep .
Stress With increased stress , sleep can be elusive . There are a great many stress reduction methods . Find one that helps you and make it a regular part of your daily routine .
Napping If you have trouble sleeping , avoid napping . When you are tired and you nap , you will experience a rapid onset of deeper sleep . The ability to fall asleep easily at bedtime will be impaired .
Write It Out To settle the mind , make a practice of writing out your thoughts and the next day ’ s to-do list before you retire . You will move those concerns out of the way and rest better .
References
• Kryger , Meir H ., Thomas Roth , and William C . Dement . “ Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine .” 6th edition . Elsevier , 2017 .