101 Tips for Better And More Healthy Sleep E-Book

Alan E. Smith

• Herausgeber: Loving Healing Press
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

All of your physical and mental health depends on getting a good night's sleep. We all love waking up without an alarm, feeling rested and refreshed, right? Unfortunately, many people don't sleep enough or sleep well, or both. It may feel like your sleep is a combination lock and you can't figure out all the right numbers in the right sequence. These tips are designed to help you put it all together.
These 101 Tips are designed to help you find the rest you deserve in the best way possible. You'll walk through all of the various factors in getting a good night's sleep, from your bed and bedroom to relaxing before bed to solving several sleep problems. While some of these tips have been around for hundreds or thousands of years, some are as new as they can be. We even talk about the progress that's been made in the medical field regarding sleep in past few decades.
Whatever your sleep situation, you will probably find something here that can help you sleep even better and longer. You just have to have the patience and dedication to solve your own sleep problems.

• Discover your best sleep possible
• See new ways to sleep better, longer
• Realize all of the ways to improve your sleep
• Explore techniques from ancient to modern
• Understand the real importance of sleep

Leseprobe

101 Tips

for Better & More Healthy

SLEEP

Alan E. Smith

Loving Healing Press

Ann Arbor, MI

101 Tips for Better And More Healthy Sleep: Practical Advice for More Restful Nights

Copyright © 2023 by Alan E. Smith. All Rights Reserved.

978-1-61599-717-6 paperback

978-1-61599-718-3 hardcover

978-1-61599-719-0 eBook

Loving Healing Presswww.LHPress.com

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Ann Arbor, MI 48105Toll free 888-761-6268

Earlier works by Alan E Smith include How To UnBreak Your Health (www.unbreakyourhealth.com) and 101 Ways to Improve Your Health With Body Work.

The information presented is the author’s opinion and does not constitute any health or medical advice. The content of this book is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease.

Please seek advice from your healthcare provider for your personal health concerns prior to taking healthcare advice from this book.

Contents

Solving the Sleep Puzzle

Sleep Basics

Tip #1: Sleep Has Many Benefits

Tip #2: Sleep is Important to Brain Function

Tip #3: Follow Your Personal Circadian Rhythm

Tip #4: Your Sleep Needs Change Throughout Your Life

Tip #5: Busting the “8 Hour” Myth

Tip #6: There Are Sleep Minimalists

Tip #7: There Are Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

Tip #8: Discover your Chronotype

Tip #9: Melatonin and It’s Role in the Sleep Cycle

Before Going To Bed

Tip #10: Obey the Most Obvious Sleep Signals

Tip #11: Consistency is Key, So Establish a Baseline Schedule

Tip #12: Manage Your Child’s Naptime According to Their Age

Tip #13: Easy Adjustments for Sleep Cycle Problems

Tip #14: Avoid Common Sleep Distractions

Tip #15: Control Your Sound Environment for the Best Sleep

Tip #16: Getting Better Sleep On the Road

Tip #17: Audio Meditations Can Help You Fall Asleep

Tip #18: Try Active Breath Control to Help You Fall Asleep

Monitoring Your Zzzzs

Tip #19: An Oura Ring Can Tell You About Your Sleep

Tip #20: The Apple Watch Can Also Help

Tip #21: FitBit Trackers Now Monitor Sleep Time

Tip #22: Smart Beds Know How You’re Sleeping

Tip #23: Use Technology to Discover Your Sleep Stages

Tip #24: Deep Sleep Is Very Important

Tip #25: Making Sleep Efficiency Work for You

Tip #26: Sleep Latency is the First Step

Tip #27: How Quickly Should I Start To Dream?

Tip #28 Restlessness Ruins Restfulness

Tip #29: Heart Rate Matters During Your Sleep Cycle

Tip #30: Erasing A Sleep Debt

Designing Your Ideal Sleep Environment

Tip #31: Buying a New Mattress Could Buy You Better Sleep

Tip #32: Your Mattress Matters More than You Think

Tip #33: Try a Different Type of Mattress

Tip #34: Modern Air Mattresses are Not Just for Camping!

Tip #35: Modern Waterbeds May Help

Tip #36: Choose A Pillowtop Mattress For Extra Comfort

Tip #37: Finding a Bed that Fits a Limited Space

Tip #39: Sofas that Transform Into Beds

Tip #38: Is There A Difference Between a Sofa Bed and Day Bed?

Tip #40: Consider Other Space-Saving Types of Beds

Tip #41: Try a Japanese-style Futon Mattress

Tip #42: Consider a Hybrid Mattress

Tip #43: Discover the Right Pillow For You

Tip #44: Choose the Sheets that Make You Feel Great

Tip #45: Try a Weighted Blanket for Psychological Comfort

Tip #46: Pick the Right Clothes for Sleeping

Sleep Lifestyle Makeover

Tip #47: Exercise Can Help You To Sleep Better

Tip #48: Controlling Napping Is Important

Tip #49: Your Diet Affects Your Sleep

Tip #50: Avoid Unnecessary Stimulants

Tip #51: Alcohol Doesn’t Help Sleep the Way You Think it Does

Tip #52: Will Marijuana Help My Sleep?

Tip #53: Mom’s Tip for Sleep Could Help You

Tip #54: Avoid Eating Simple Carbs Just Before Bedtime

Tip #55: Chamomile Tea Will Help You Sleep

Tip #56: How to Unwind Before Bedtime

Tip #57: Prayers or Affirmations Can Help You Unwind

Tip #58: How Can I Possibly Relax Before Bedtime After The Day I’ve Had?

Tip #59: Try Sleeping On It

Tip #60: What If I Have An Idea Or Solution In The Middle of The Night?

Tip #61: Avoid Checking Your Phone Before Bedtime

Tip #62: My Mind Is Relaxing, But My Body Is Still Stressed

Tip #63: Do I Have Insomnia?

Alternative Options

Tip #64: There Are Lots of Options To Help You Sleep

Tip #65: There Is Also GABA

Tip #66: Aromatherapy with Lavender

Tip #67: Try Valerian Root Derivatives to Help Your Sleep

Tip #68: Try Some Passionflower to Prevent Insomnia

Tip #69: Lemon Balm Can Help You Sleep

Tip #70: Hops To A Sleep Aid

Tip #71: Try an Ayurvedic Approach

Tip #72: Sage Smudging Improves Sleep, Too

Tip #73: Keep Some Kava Around For Better Sleep

Tip #74: Try American Skullcap

Tip #75: Try Sacred Basil or Tulsi

Tip #76: Consider Wild Lettuce

Tip #77: Sleep Like Your Grandmother Did

Tip # 78: Try St. John’s Wort

Tip #79: Tapping Can Also Help Your Sleep

Tip #80: NIH Says Acupuncture or Acupressure Can Help You Sleep

Waking Up Before You’re Ready

Tip #81: Nothing Seems To Help, What About Taking A Pill?

Tip #82: Lots of Over-The-Counter Medications Can Make You Sleepy

Tip #83: Your Pain Prevents You From Sleeping

Tip #84: What About Prescription Sleeping Pills?

Tip #85: My Doctor Says To Do A Sleep Study First

Tip #86: My Doctor Won’t Admit My Prescriptions Are Causing My Insomnia And Maybe More Problems

Tip #87: So Why Am I Always Sleepy Even If I’m Sleeping OK?

Tip #88: I Go To Sleep Fine But Wake Up In The Middle of The Night

Tip #89: Take Control of Nightmares

Sleeping With a Partner

Tip #90: Why Do Old Men Go To The Bathroom So Often At Night?

Tip #91: Menopausal Women Need Help To Sleep Better

Tip #92: Sleeping While Pregnant Can Be A Challenge

Tip #93: Bedwetting for Young and Old

Tip #94: Other Suggestions To Help You Sleep

Tip #95: Dealing With Your Partner’s Snoring

Tip #96: What If It’s More Than Snoring?

Tip #97: My Partner Is Kicking And Moving All Night

Tip # 98: My Sleeping Partner Has Four Feet and Fur

Tip #99: I Wake Up With Sore Jaw Muscles

Tip #100: My Friend Is Tired All the Time. Could It Be Narcolepsy?

Tip #101: If I Get To Sleep, What Kind of Alarm Clock Should I Use?

Sweet Dreams!

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