3 Ways To Nod Off Faster
Saturday 9 February 2013, 22:18 ϟ 0 Orang Celoteh
Nearly 70 per cent of women have some trouble sleeping. You tried to hit the hay earlier, but hours later, you're still wide awake - frustrated. "Everything from body temperature to stress can keep you tossing and turning," says Carol Ash, D.O., medical director of the Sleep for Life Clinic at Somerset Medical Center in New Jersey. Fortunately, 3 new studies suggest how you can start snoozing more quickly - No sheep counting or sleep meds necessary.
1. WARM UP YOUR FEET
- What's keeping you up may be an overly air-conditioned room. Slip on some socks: A recent study in Physiology & Behavior found that wearing them to bed better regulates body temperature, enabling you to snag some shut-eye.
2. EAT A STARCHY DESSERT
- Carbs can trigger sleep by boosting levels of brain chemicals serotonin and tryptophan, according to research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. A half cup of dry cereal or a few low-fat cookies 4 hours before bed should work without adding too many calories.
3. READ YOURSELF A BEDTIME STORY
- An engaging book or magazine article can help you ease into those z's. Australian researchers found that stressed or anxious people rested easier when they were distracted from their worries.
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