6 HEALTH
steps to better sleep
Pillowsprays founder and sleep psychology expert Steven Crumblehulme believes a good night’s sleep is the foundation of a healthy body and mind. Here are his top tips…
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Light – get plenty of natural
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Caffeine – try to avoid
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daylight during the day to help balance circadian rhythms caffeine after midday, as this can negatively affect sleep quality
Screen time – a hard one
but try to limit device use in the 90 minutes before bed. Light from such devices can disrupt your sleep cycle
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Routine – whether it’s
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Deep breathing – take
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Temperature – a cool
reading a book, or listening to calming music, a bedtime routine can prepare your body for sleep some deep breaths and breathe out for longer than you breathe in. This kick starts your ‘rest and digest’ nervous system
bedroom will increase your chances of sleeping better.
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