Rest and good sleep are the key to starting a new day in the best possible way. During the night our body recharges and repairs itself. So let's never underestimate the importance of sleeping well and always try to go to bed at the same time, as a general rule to give our body a regular rhythm. Here are some tips to help you rest better. Follow what you find most useful and try to put it into practice every night.
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INSOMNIA, what to do before bedtime to rest better? The rest and the good sleep they are the key to starting a new day in the best possible way. During the night our body recharges and repairs itself. So let's never underestimate the importance of sleep well and we always try to go to bed at the same time, as a general rule to give our body a regular rhythm.
Here are some tips for rest better. Follow what you find most useful and try to put it into practice every night.
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Drink a herbal tea
Drink one tisane, or at least one hot drink, before going to sleep helps a good rest. Some medicinal herbs, more than others, help us fall asleep and give a feeling of relaxation. In addition to the classic chamomile, we find, for example, linden, valerian, lemon balm and passiflora. You can also choose a relaxing herbal tea consisting of a mix of herbs designed to promote good sleep. Ask your herbalist for advice.
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Practice yoga
Take a course of yoga in the evening, or practicing yoga at home before bedtime will help you relax. Some asanas are particularly recommended to promote good rest. If you are a beginner, choose the simpler positions. Sit or lie down comfortably and take long, deep breaths. The slow, deep breathing it has a calming and relaxing power that will amaze you.
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Meditate
The evening is one of the best moments to dedicate to meditation, as this practice, especially if done regularly, can help you to put your worries aside for a few moments before going to sleep. Then, as we know, the night will bring advice. Meditating helps counteract insomnia and to relax the mind, which will help the body prepare for rest.
Avoid caffeine
Some people are sensitive to caffeine and therefore prefer not to drink the classic cup of coffee after dinner and in the evening, but also avoid black tea and carbonated drinks that may contain this substance. If you are sensitive to the caffeine, avoid it altogether in the hours before bedtime, ideally from dinner onwards.
Read a book
Read a book induce sleep. Some people can fall asleep faster and sleep better only if they read a few pages of a book before bed. This is a habit that you can carry on without problems if it makes you feel better. Does reading keep you awake? Then avoid reading in the bedroom and prefer other remedies to sleep better, such as a bedtime tea.
Turn off your computer and mobile phone
Spending too much time in front of the computer in the evening can be one of the causes of insomnia and sleep disturbances. The flood of information we receive while surfing the internet stimulates the brain so much that it is difficult to rest, especially if we remain at the computer after midnight. Turn off both your PC and mobile phone so as not to be disturbed from 23 onwards, the ideal time to go to sleep according to the rhythms of our body.
Have a light dinner
La difficult digestion caused by a rather heavy dinner can hinder good rest and disturb sleep. You should allow at least two hours between dinner and bedtime to give your body time to complete digestion. Choose a light dinner. For example, bring to the table a minestrone or a vegetable soup prepared with ingredients that do not weigh you down.
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Take an evening stroll
To aid digestion and to stretch a little, especially if you've spent the whole day sitting at your desk, don't forget to take a nice evening walk. Sara relaxing, it will help you relax your mind and put your worries aside. In addition, it will be useful to aid digestion, so that you do not lie down on a full stomach.
Use a relaxing cushion
Before going to sleep, remember to place a aroma bearing, or in any case a small cushion with natural filling, under or near the pillow. Pads with lavender flower filling are especially recommended (you can also easily pack them by hand) oi spelled husks bearings, which are considered a real natural stress reliever, useful for promoting relaxation and good sleep.
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Get a massage
How much time do we spend pampering our body? Probably very little, especially if our days go by very quickly. You can take a few minutes before going to sleep for a relaxing self-massage to be carried out with circular movements on the legs and arms, in the direction of the heart. If you like, use an organic body cream or a relaxing massage oil. For example, almond or sesame oil to which you have added two or three drops of lavender essential oil.
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You have other useful tips to suggest?
Marta Albè
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