Sleep, or better said lack of sleep, is the most common "disease" these
days. I am sure that it happened to you too, for a lot of times, to find
yourself staring at the ceiling tens of minutes after going to sleep.
In order to avoid this from happening, you can follow these next five
steps for a better sleep, that Dr. Oz presented.
The very first
thing that you should be careful about when going to bed, is the color
of your sheets. According to Dr. Oz, there are some colors that help you
fall into a deep sleep fast, and other colors that keep you awake.
"White sheets reflect light and stop the body's production of melatonin.
Try to sleep on yellow, orange, red or black sheets. Stay away from
white, blue and green sheets because they all suppress melatonin", says
Dr. Oz.
You should pay attention to the products you use to clean
your house as well as yourself. According to Dr. Oz, "lemon-scented
products like dishwashing soap, furniture polish and air fresheners
stimulate the brain and cause an increased heart rate. This disrupts the
body's ability to fall asleep". You could try replacing those type of
products with unscented ones.
How old is your mattress? If you
have it for over 10 years, that can be the answer to why you are not
able to fall asleep. "Over 10 years, you've slept about 28,000 hours;
this wears out most mattresses", says Dr. Oz. After the age of 40 you
should change your mattress every 5 to 7 years, because the body needs
more support as years go by and we age.
Even if it might sound
hard to believe, keeping your socks on when you go to bed will help you
sleep better. "Socks help to induce sleep by regulating your body
temperature in the same way melatonin does. Wear moisture-wicking socks,
as they’ll keep your feet warm without causing you to overheat" advises
Dr. Oz.
Clean your room for a better sleep. Maybe you think that
is not that important that you have all those unfolded clothes on the
chair, or all those papers and toys building up on the table and on the
ground of your sleeping room, but in fact it matters a lot. Cleaning
your room could be the answer to a great night sleep. "Clutter means
different things to different people, but if you are feeling
claustrophobic, you will have a harder time resting.
If your room
is disorganized, you will have a harder time relaxing. If your room has
lots of distractions, you will not be able to focus on the task at
hand: rejuvenation. Go through and do a sweep of your space" is what Dr.
Oz says is the best approach for a resting sleep.