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Are
there times that you are having trouble falling asleep? Have there
been times when your body was willing, but your mind was constantly
thinking of nearly everything? Is there a possibility you are on
your cellphone so much that it is affecting your sleep?
Sleep Remedies |
This
is an age where technology is increasing fast. There was the time
time when it was said not too watch too much television because it
was not good for you. Now there is emphasis on how cellphones affect
you.
1.
Playing games on your cellphone
I
have observed that if I am on my cellphone playing games before
bedtime, that I will not fall asleep readily when I go to bed.
Seemingly my mind is wired and I do not feel sleepy even though I may
be physically tired. According to psychologytoday.com a Harvard
study was done that showed your cellphone can affect your falling
asleep, delay your circadian clock rhythm, suppress your melanin
secretion and much more. They further add that the artificial light
at night, the blue type from phones and screens confuse your brain
and messes up your brain’s clock.
2.
In bed with your cellphone
Do
you lay in bed with your cellphone beside you? Are you afraid that
you might miss a call. I recall an acquaintance was having trouble
sleeping. She shared that she slept with her cellphone by her side
so that she would not miss a call. Unless you are on call for work
and have a sick relative, I did not understand that reasoning. Even
when you are on call for work they do have pagers for that.
What Can You Do For A Good Night Sleep?
3.
Sea Sounds Sleep App
This
particular app is free and it focuses on sound effects that relate to the
sea or beach. It actually turns your android device in a bedtime
sound box.
3.
Oatmeal
Did
you know that there are foods that you can eat before bedtime that
will help you sleep? Some of those foods include, bananas, popcorn,
cheese, peanut butter crackers, and much more. I know about these
for a fact. Oatmeal is one of my favorites. I love that besides
helping me sleep the oatmeal has fiber and a complete relaxation comes over my entire body. According to goodhousekeeping.com the
grains in oatmeal trigger insulin production and raise your blood
sugar naturally making you feel sleepy. They further add that the
oats are rich in melatonin which relaxes the body to help you fall
asleep.
4. The Sun
Have
you ever stopped to observe how you feel when the sun is shining?
What about when it is a cloudy gloomy day and there is no sun to be
found? I have found that the sun really makes a big difference for
me. I have observed that it seemingly gives me extra energy.
Whereas when it is cloudy all day I may just feel like I could sleep
in with little effort. Well there may be something to that.
According to healthline.com the light from the sun increases the
brain’s release of the hormone serotonin. Serotonin is responsible
for boosting mood and helping you to feel calm and focused. With
that being said be sure to get some sunlight today. I just love
when I see the sun come out.
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2 comments:
These are good tips. I used to sleep with my phone turned up on my night table. I also used to check my phone last before trying to sleep. After some research when I was not sleeping well, I learned to turn the phone down and to not check my phone or computer at least an hour before bedtime. Thank you for sharing with #BloggingGrandmotherLinkParty.
Boy, that blue light from our devices can sure affect sleep. Thanks for the reminder and great sleeping tips. Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home! --Jennifer
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