5 Simple Ways to Get Better Sleep This Month

Sleep plays a major role in your overall health, so it’s not to be overlooked. It has a direct effect on your physical and mental health, and in turn affects your overall quality of life. Although it may be easy to fill our hours with countless activities, it’s important that you set aside the right amount of time for sleep at night. When you fall short in your
sleeping habits, leading to being deprived of sleep, your energy levels, focus, productivity and emotional balance can lead to some serious long-term health concerns. Some people resort to sleep aids to help them get the necessary hours, but they aren’t always the best solution as they can lead to grogginess, and in worst case scenarios addiction and drug
abuse.

The good news is that there are NATURAL METHODS and simple practices that can help improve your sleep time and the quality of your sleep as well. It’s best to put these into practice on a regular basis so your body can develop a regular routine.


1. VISIT YOUR LOCAL CHIROPRACTOR

There are many misconceptions in regards to Chiropractic care, especially when it comes to understanding the benefits of adjustments that many people don’t know about. Yes, Chiropractic has its direct effects on the spine, which many people use to deal with spinal pain, but the spine plays a crucial role in making sure the body is functioning optimally through a properly functioning nervous system. Additionally, Chiropractic care has proven to be a natural method to make sure you’re getting a more comfortable, uninterrupted sleep. It is a common benefit that many of our patients share with us after a course of Chiropractic care.


2. DEVELOP A CONSISTENT SLEEP/WAKE CYCLE

Make your sleeping a regular, consistent routine. A problem that most people have is that they go to bed at variable times, which creates a tough environment for the body to adapt to. The best practice is to start going to bed around the same time each night and waking up around the same time each morning, regardless of the day and your expectations. This is TRAINING THE BODY to anticipate sleep and waking up at certain times and produce quality sleep and energy when you wake up.


3. CREATE A PEACEFUL SLEEP ENVIRONMENT

Although sleep environments vary from person to person, there are some general guidelines to ensure that your sleeping environment will promote optimal sleep. Some ways of promoting a healthier environment is by making sure your room is free from clutter, set at an optimal temperature and removing any distractions that would wake you up at night. Some people do this by creating background noises such as a fan or a white noise machine. The optimal temperature for sleeping has been found to be at around 17 degrees Celsius/64 degrees Fahrenheit.


4. STAY AWAY FROM SCREENS

Staring at a computer, tablet or cell phone screen for long periods may feel like a relaxing stimuli, but it can actually do the opposite and numb your body. All these screens expose you to BLUE LIGHT, which suppresses the production of melanin in your body, which is a hormone that helps you sleep at night. Although it may be difficult to avoid all lights when
you’re sleeping at night, screens are one way you can avoid stimuli from lights. Your sleeping was meant to be in the dark and rise with the sun. Try to dim your lights in your home about an hour before bedtime and avoid blue lights, like your screens, at least two hours before you sleep.


5. NAP SPARINGLY

Some people make it regular routine to nap during the day in order to recharge and get more energy for the rest of the day. But it’s best if you avoid naps in general. Some people may find it beneficial, so if you need to nap, try to limit your naps to 15-30 minutes. Sleeping outside your regular sleep schedule will throw off your sleep/wake cycle and make it
harder to sleep at night. You may also wake up groggy from your nap and some people have to resort to caffeine to get them going through the rest of the day.


Sleep is VERY IMPORTANT for maintaining an optimal quality of life and allows you to have the energy to do what’s most important to you. If you have any questions or would like to consult with your Mississauga Chiropractor to see how you can function and sleep better, contact us at (905)821-4951.

Location

Office Hours

Monday

7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Tuesday

12:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday

7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Thursday

12:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday

7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday

By appointment only

Sunday

Closed

Monday
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only
Sunday
Closed