Good night's sleep in the heat: experts say it's real
Hot days in the summer are usually accompanied by equally stuffy nights. Such climatic conditions negatively affect the quality of sleep. It becomes intermittent, anxious, and you meet the morning with a heavy head and a feeling of psychological discomfort.
The Sleep Advisors, an authoritative publication in the field of sleep health, has released a detailed guide "How to Sleep in the Heat". Here are the main recommendations from this guide, which will ensure you a restful sleep on the hottest nights.
So, what does Sleep Advisors recommend in this regard? First, it's a cold shower or bath, or at least a bowl of cold water to put your feet in. Perform such water procedures for 10-15 minutes.
Next, get rid of unnecessary clothes. Up to the point where you can take everything off and sleep naked.
Serious physical activity before going to bed in the heat is strictly not recommended. Be sure to avoid spicy food and coffee.
The key to a good night's sleep in uncomfortable conditions is room ventilation.
Experts also advise to be mindful of dehydration and drink more. At the same time, drinks should be warm to maintain internal temperature balance.
They also emphasize the importance of optimizing the sleep environment. This includes: choosing the coldest room in the house, replacing winter bedding with summer bedding, "removing" pets from the bed, and rational use of air conditioning.
Alex, an expert at The Sleep Advisors, believes that poor sleep in the heat is not a sentence. "There are many things you can do to feel comfortable. Just incorporate these steps into your evening routine and you won't even notice that it's 30 degrees Celsius outside."