Social media is full of sleep tricks and tips to send you to the land of nod, but there’s one hack that some users claim really works.
Dr Verena Senn, sleep expert at Emma Sleep said using a red light could be a new part of your routine.
Not being able to sleep can be hard and leave us with little energy – but there are some viral trends that will help you nod off.“Slower breathing has been found to activate the parasympathetic nervous system , bypassing the sympathetic nervous system, responsible for the body’s fight or flight response. This allows your body to relax and for you to fall asleep more easily.
“Journaling before bed can help reduce bedtime worry and stress, increase sleep time, and improve sleep quality,” she said. “Commonly called ‘lettuce opium’, this powerful substance is a sedative that helps promote feelings of relaxation and sleepiness. “Foods such protein-rich eggs, nuts and even cheese, contain an amino acid known as tryptophan which helps your body to produce the sleep hormone melatonin, in turn helping to regulate your body clock for better sleep,” she said.Paradoxical intention can help you fall asleep, as this simple method centres around your body doing the opposite of what you tell it to do.
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