The majority of people have a problem with sleeping for any number of reasons; although the biggest reason is the kinds of schedule people tend to keep. Most people interchange the words sleep and rest when talking but they actually have two different meanings. Sleep means the number of hours spent in bed and rest means the completion of the body's recuperative method. Rest allows the body to reenergize and heal itself during the overnight hours.
There are two kinds of sleep: REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM. When a person is going through REM sleep, it means they are dreaming. During REM, the brain is very active and the person's eyes will flutter quickly. This stage will help reinvigorate the body's mental purposes. When people are in non-REM sleep, their psyche is quiet. In this sleep, the person is in a deep state of rest and the body's immune system (along with other processes) are being restored to "full health".
People's lives are busy, which can interfere with them getting the rest they need to recuperate properly. Studies were conducted on the interference of electronics on sleep and it found that televisions, computers, smart phones, video games and more tended to interfere with the brain's need to slow down and rest during bedtime.
Be aware of what you consume before bedtime. Avoid caffeinated drinks before bed. This includes coffee, sports drinks and soda. Even some teas have caffeine, so be sure to read the labels.
If you're not an active person, you may suffer for it when you try to rest. It's important to put together a workout plan that you will follow through since exercising helps to develop better sleep patterns along with boosting your quality of life. Not sure how to go about this? Then hire an exercise trainer to work with you. By understanding their experience, you can keep yourself from doing the incorrect exercises.
One great idea is to take inventory of your bedroom. What is it's purpose? Is your bedroom a media room? The bedroom should not be used for reading, watching television or using computers. Keep it an area designated for low stress and rest.
When a person uses their bedroom as another "living room", their body associates this room with that concept. If a person were to remove these items, they could retrain their minds to think of it as a bedroom. While a person may really like their bedroom to be an entertainment center, it's one of the worst things they can do for themselves.
It's important to identify how much stress you're under since this is a culprit in the lack of sleep a person gets. Stress can eventually lead you to depression, which will also interfere with your ability to get a good sleep. Determine what makes your mind run wild and find ways to slow it down.
Here are some tips to getting good nights sleep. In addition to repurposing your bedroom, develop a "nite-nite" ritual. Do the same tasks every night before going to bed. Give yourself the gift of a half hour wind down. This will signal your brain and body that you are ending the day and preparing for bed.
So what can you do to make your brain slow down and relax? Consider picking up a book and drink a decaffeinated cup of tea; maybe peppermint tea. Instead of using lamps and the room's overhead light, use candlelight. Be aware that you'll need to blow these out before you go to sleep. A very relaxing scent to use is lavender.
Everything in life is a challenge and changing your sleep patterns is one of them. While it's difficult to do, you can change them so that you get a good sleep. Remember to put together a nighttime routine to help you wind down your day and relax your mind; within no time, you'll be fast asleep. - 30414
There are two kinds of sleep: REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM. When a person is going through REM sleep, it means they are dreaming. During REM, the brain is very active and the person's eyes will flutter quickly. This stage will help reinvigorate the body's mental purposes. When people are in non-REM sleep, their psyche is quiet. In this sleep, the person is in a deep state of rest and the body's immune system (along with other processes) are being restored to "full health".
People's lives are busy, which can interfere with them getting the rest they need to recuperate properly. Studies were conducted on the interference of electronics on sleep and it found that televisions, computers, smart phones, video games and more tended to interfere with the brain's need to slow down and rest during bedtime.
Be aware of what you consume before bedtime. Avoid caffeinated drinks before bed. This includes coffee, sports drinks and soda. Even some teas have caffeine, so be sure to read the labels.
If you're not an active person, you may suffer for it when you try to rest. It's important to put together a workout plan that you will follow through since exercising helps to develop better sleep patterns along with boosting your quality of life. Not sure how to go about this? Then hire an exercise trainer to work with you. By understanding their experience, you can keep yourself from doing the incorrect exercises.
One great idea is to take inventory of your bedroom. What is it's purpose? Is your bedroom a media room? The bedroom should not be used for reading, watching television or using computers. Keep it an area designated for low stress and rest.
When a person uses their bedroom as another "living room", their body associates this room with that concept. If a person were to remove these items, they could retrain their minds to think of it as a bedroom. While a person may really like their bedroom to be an entertainment center, it's one of the worst things they can do for themselves.
It's important to identify how much stress you're under since this is a culprit in the lack of sleep a person gets. Stress can eventually lead you to depression, which will also interfere with your ability to get a good sleep. Determine what makes your mind run wild and find ways to slow it down.
Here are some tips to getting good nights sleep. In addition to repurposing your bedroom, develop a "nite-nite" ritual. Do the same tasks every night before going to bed. Give yourself the gift of a half hour wind down. This will signal your brain and body that you are ending the day and preparing for bed.
So what can you do to make your brain slow down and relax? Consider picking up a book and drink a decaffeinated cup of tea; maybe peppermint tea. Instead of using lamps and the room's overhead light, use candlelight. Be aware that you'll need to blow these out before you go to sleep. A very relaxing scent to use is lavender.
Everything in life is a challenge and changing your sleep patterns is one of them. While it's difficult to do, you can change them so that you get a good sleep. Remember to put together a nighttime routine to help you wind down your day and relax your mind; within no time, you'll be fast asleep. - 30414
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About the author: Dr. Robert Simmons is a charlotte chiropractor using applied kinesiology technique. For more information attend one of our free charlotte chiropractic nutrition seminars and exciting classes.
