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"Weird" Trick Used to Get to Sleep Quicker?
Some people use melatonin to try and get to sleep quicker.
Some others prefer valerian. Others swear by chamomile.
Some, unfortunately, resort to potentially dangerous prescription or OTC sleep aids, which is something I would never recommend.
But if you have a hard time sleeping... whether it's getting to sleep or staying asleep... then I've found an "weird trick" that could help you get that restful night sleep you've been praying for.
See this "Weird Trick" Here.
How the Pandemic is Impacting Your Sleep
Dear Health eTalk Reader,
COVID-19 has likely turned your world upside down in more ways than one. If it means you’re now working from home, that could have another unintended consequence: poor sleep.
Given the fact that the pandemic and self-isolation can lead to anxiety and sleepless nights, suddenly having your professional life thrust into your home can make things even more unsettling.
If that was possible.
And it could be impacting your sleep in a big way. If you don’t set work-life boundaries, your 9-5 can easily become a 24-hour stressor that can keep you awake, weaken your immune system, and leave you more susceptible to illness.
Keeping up with a daily routine can be very helpful. Getting up, showered, dressed, and active before work can help. Do your best to construct and plan your day as if you were in the workplace. Stay away from your phone and other devices that can suck you back into work.
Keep your workspace out of your bedroom if possible. The last thing you want is to have your work where you sleep. If you’re working in the kitchen or living space, pack up your materials at a set time each day so they are out of sight.
Take breaks. Coffee breaks, walks around the block, or sitting on your balcony or porch can all help split the day up.
Having your workspace illuminated by natural light can also keep your sleep-wake cycle in check. At night, close blinds and dim lights a couple of hours before bedtime.
Take a little time after work to think about your day and plan tomorrow before dinner. Give yourself some space to deal with anxieties and come up with strategies to deal with tomorrow’s challenges.
When you do settle into bed, get up if you can’t fall asleep within about 20-minutes. Go to another area and do a quiet activity, like knitting or reading, until you’re ready to return to bed.
You’ve got enough on your mind these days, don’t let your job invade your bed. Stick with a work routine that prioritizes sleep to build better health.
Yours in Good Health,
Victor Marchione, M.D.
Do This and Get to Sleep Faster for Longer
The British Medical Journal reports that "Sound, prolonged sleep is essential for optimal healing." It gives your body a chance to heal and repair itself; it's vital to body and mind.
So if you're not getting the sleep you need – your body doesn't have a chance to rejuvenate!
You may be overdosing yourself with caffeine or sugary snacks to get through the day.
And maybe you've tried prescription drugs that leave you feeling groggy the next day and may even be habit forming. But the good news is, thanks to an amazing breakthrough from Harvard and MIT you can now...
Fall Asleep Fast and Sleep All Night!
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