The benefits of a good night’s sleep run deep. In addition to providing you with extra energy and that wonderful well-rested feeling, sleep helps the body restore itself at the cellular level. It supports a healthy nervous system, ignites a powerful immune system, and promotes deep cellular regeneration.
So what happens when you don’t get enough sleep, or when the quality of your sleep is poor? The possibility of developing diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure increases; the mind is negatively impacted as well. Anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, low energy, and depression can all be attributed to poor sleep.
Here are 7 simple ways to promote deep, restful sleep every night of the week, which will act as a shield from cellular damage, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and stroke.
- Practice the 30-minute “wind down” – stop all TV watching and technology use at least 30 minutes before you fall asleep. When you remove the stimuli that keep you wired, you will fall asleep faster and rest more deeply.
- Avoid caffeine after 12pm – coffee, soda, and other caffeinated beverages can stay in your system for up to 8 hours after being consumed. So yes, that afternoon latte could very well be the cause of your insomnia! Switch to sparkling water or herbal tea instead. Once you start sleeping better at night, you’ll find you no longer need that afternoon caffeine jolt anyway.
- Keep a sacred space – your bedroom should be used for sleeping, not for TV watching, work, or computer time. Keep electronics out of the room and maintain a sacred sleep space filled with comforting fabrics and restful colors. Try replacing your digital alarm clock with an old-fashioned hand clock to further eliminate light and electronic stimulation.
- Keep it cool – the ideal bedroom temperature is between 65° and 72°F. Combine a cool temperature with quiet darkness and you have a recipe for deep, peaceful sleep all night long.
- Keep it clean – bedroom clutter can distract from restful sleep because the subconscious mind clings to cleaning as an unfinished item on your to-do list. Keep things neat and tidy so the mind can relax and the body can rest.
- Exercise for better sleep – Aerobic exercise has been shown to significantly improve subjective sleep quality and decrease daytime sleepiness. Aim for 3 to 4 exercise sessions per week for better sleep.
- Maintain a sleep routine – in addition to regular exercise, adopt a regular sleep routine that fits your lifestyle. Eat meals at the same time every day, go to sleep around the same time every night, and allow your body to regulate its internal clock for deeper sleep.
Still Can’t Sleep? We Can Help…
If you try these tips and are still experiencing poor sleep quality, there may be an underlying issue causing your sleep problems.
At Anatara, we identify and evaluate common causes of sleep distress, such as anxiety or the dysregulation of the adrenal glands. After we pinpoint exactly what’s causing your sleep issues, we can prescribe the right treatment to correct the imbalance.
Many of our patients have found sleep relief and enhanced energy through Intravenous (IV) Therapies such as…
- Ozone
- Vitamin C
- Glutathione
- Pulse Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy
To learn more about how IV Therapies can be used to improve the quality, length, and depth of your sleep, click here or schedule a consultation.