Trouble sleeping? Try these tips…
Have you ever had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? I certainly have and wanted to share with you what these professionals recommend.
Renske Lok, a postdoctoral fellow in psychiatry & behavioral sciences at Stanford offers these tips….
Begin winding down one to two hours before bed by:
- Dimming lights
- Limiting screen time
- Reducing stimulation to signal to your body that it’s time to rest
Registered dietitian, Debbie Petitpain, with the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics offers her go-to strategies:
- Cut caffeine after lunch. Caffeine from coffee, tea, soda and energy drinks can linger in your system for hours. Switch to water or herbal tea in the afternoon and evening.
- Eat light at night. Heavy rich foods close to bedtime keep you up. Try eating dinner two to three hours before bed. If you need a snack, choose something small and light, like a banana or a few almonds.
- Choose foods that support sleep like foods rich in magnesium like almonds, spinach and pumpkin seeds. And foods with tryptophan like turkey, eggs and dairy can help relax the body for better sleep. Including these foods with dinner gently encourage sleepiness without making you feel too full.
And track yourself… one of my triggers has always been the full moon. I’m full of energy and creative ideas two days prior to the full moon and then, of course, afterwards I’m in need of some good solid sleep.
Experiment yourself, journal those nights when you’re restless and can’t fall asleep and see if you can discover a pattern be it food-related, people-related, weather conditions etc.
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Wishing you a peaceful sleep.
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