Bedtime tips from Leekes
IT’S National Bed Month! We all know that sleep is vital to your health, playing a pivotal role in our mood, attention span and memory so it’s no wonder that the average person spends one-third of their life asleep.
If you struggle to nod off at night or wake still feeling fatigued then you might find that small changes to your night time routine make all the difference to your day.
Take a look at our top sleep tips to ensure you wake up feeling refreshed following a restful night’s sleep.
The seven-year hitch New research shows that beds as little as seven years old may have had their day when it comes to supporting and comforting your body. When purchasing a new bed or mattress it’s important to do your research. A “try before you buy” method is always the best option – take time to test different types of mattresses, ensuring you lie on the bed in your sleeping position for at least 10 minutes. A mattress and base are designed to work in harmony, so it’s best to buy both together.
Sleep tight Having a light and bright bedroom is perfect for getting up in the morning, however, can make drifting off a difficult task. Reduce artificial light at night time with the use of lamps and invest in heavy blackout blinds or curtains to ensure you stay sound asleep.
Tucked in The ideal sleeping temperature is between 16 and 18˚c. Changing your duvet between seasons will help to maintain your body temperature during sleep, leading to better sleep quality. If you share your bed opting for a natural filled duvet, such as wool can help to regulate both of your temperatures individually.
Soothing slumber Eating before bed can lead to a restless night’s sleep. If you are prone to getting hungry at night, opt for rich milky drinks. Milk includes amino acid which helps induce sleep and warmed up milk helps to calm and soothe you into a soft slumber.
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