Here are some tips for sleeping better.
- Go to sleep between 10 pm and midnight.
- Turn off all screens at least 1 hour before bed.
- Keep the lights low near bedtime.
- Take Calcium and Magnesium 1 hour before bedtime.
- Get some exercise during the day to tire your body out and also to convert stress chemicals so they don’t affect you and keep you awake. It could be as simple as walking around the block or dancing for 10 minutes, or some gentle stretches. The more aerobic the exercise is, the better.
- Make sure your pillow is comfortable. I recommend just a regular foam pillow over feather pillows. The neck needs support while you are sleeping.
- Get a regular routine down where you start winding down an hour to 1/2 hour before bed. This could be reading or just sitting and talking with your spouse or looking at a magazine.
- To be working on the computer or doing chores around the house is not good just before bed. The body needs time to wind down and switch to relaxation mode.
- Decide to keep the problems of the day off your mind before you go to sleep. As my mom used to say when I had trouble sleeping as a kid: “Think nice thoughts”.
If you still have trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep, come into the office for a nutrition exam to find out what is causing the problem. We have helped many, many patients sleep better and wake up rested.
The nutrition exam alone is $30, plus any supplements you might need. We try to keep it to 2-4 supplements at one time. If you need an adjustment in addition to the nutrition exam, it is $50 total for both. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you get a better night’s sleep!
