5 lifestyle habits that could be hampering your sleep

Just as eating well and having the right diet is important to stay healthy and fit getting a good nights sleep is also equally important The majority of us choose to take medications rather than alter our lifestyles to address our problems Numerous things we do have an adverse effect on how well we sleep which unwittingly has an effect on our health We can dramatically improve our quality of life by altering our sleeping habitsPriyanka Salot Cofounder of The Sleep Company share five behaviours that make it difficult to fall asleepUse of screens before bedWe all enjoy using our phones laptops and computers in the hours before night but have you ever questioned why doing so is bad for your health This is so that the screens light wont interfere with our bodies normal sleep cycle This explains why so many individuals struggle to fall asleep after using their laptops or watching television right before bed So in order to get a good nights sleep it is advised that you restrict screen time before bed In fact relaxing activities that can aid in getting ready for bed include reading a book or keeping a journalWorking out just before going to bed Exercise is necessary but its not a good idea to work out hard right before bed Over time it lowers the quantity and quality of sleep as well as depletes the bodys energy stores Try stretching or yoga before night instead of working out because these activities are less demanding on your energies and are less rigorousMattress type Its critical to avoid placing strain on our muscles and joints at the end of the day It can be difficult to sleep on a mattress or pillow made of foam Many people roll and toss in their sleep as a result of mattress pain Avoiding a memory foam or standard mattress in favour of a SmartGRID Mattress may be a wise decision if you experience sleep interruptions or are perpetually exhausted The SmartGRID Mattress in contrast to other mattresses keeps our body cool while we sleep preventing night sweats and it also conforms to our body shape minimising back painHigh caffeine consumption around dinner and bedtime While many of us might not be aware of it coffee use may be keeping us from falling asleep While it does provide us with the stamina to stay awake it also causes our minds to race and could make us uneasy Because of this consuming coffee right before bed or right after dinner is like working against our will making it harder to fall asleepAmbience The impact of light and noise on sleep Ambience is an important factor in a good nights sleep People rightly associate bright light as the key hindrance to sleep but fail to understand that noise is also a major concern It is extremely difficult to fall asleep when someone is talking loudly in the next room or outside our window As a result creating a quiet and supportive bedroom is an important aspect of sleep hygieneWe must not underestimate the importance of adequate sleep for maintaining a healthy lifestyle Like in every other situation a little effort goes a long way and will have a significant impact on ones quality of sleepAlso Read 80 per cent of asthma cases in India are undiagnosed may worsen if left untreated ExpertsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever