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Catch Some ZzZz’s

Jun 5th, 2008 | By Wise Snob | Category: Sustainable Living
Rating 3.00 out of 5

Catch Some Z'sHonestly, do you sleep enough? Young adults should sleep about 9 hours a night, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Sleeping in on weekends does not help you make up sleep either. You need regular, consistent night time zzz’s in order to maintain quality health. Along with a good diet and regular exercise, sleep is a huge factor to your performance at school, work, and life in general. Here are some tips:

Sleep regularly, even on weekends. A late night out occasionally is okay, but if you sleep at odd hours during the weekend, it can actually effect your sleep schedule during the regular week too.

Avoid heavy meals before bedtime. That tends to sit in your stomach and may lead to discomfort before going to sleep. Your body also is still digesting, so it may not be ready for sleep.

Stop watching television or blasting the latest hit CD before bedtime, which tends to stimulate your brain and makes it hard to fall asleep. Try reading a good book or write in a journal before bed.

Reduce caffeine consumption. From teas to lattes, the caffeine you consume in the morning can still have an effect on your sleep schedule at night.

Stretch before bed to relax your muscles. Deep breathing is also good if you are especially stressed right before bedtime. Yoga is also an amazingly calm workout to do before bedtime.


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