Sleep well despite the summer heat
FINALLY – summer has finally arrived, despite the heavy rain that even triggered a once-in-a-century flood in parts of Germany in June. The temperatures are now high, and everyone knows the struggle to fall asleep when it's too hot. But what's the best way to fall asleep despite the intense heat?
The first step is to examine what's preventing you from falling asleep. Is it the temperature in your bedroom, the wrong bedding, or is your stomach too full or too empty?
To keep the room temperature as low as possible, close your windows, curtains, or blinds in the morning. This prevents the sun from shining in during the day, and keeps the room nice and cool in the evening. When you go to bed, you can then decide for yourself whether you prefer to close your window or leave it open to let in the cooler nighttime air. Of course, this only works if it cools down somewhat during the night. When you get up, air the room for about ten minutes. It's best to open a door to get a good draft, and then close everything again. It also helps to drink plenty of fluids during the day. Three liters a day is the perfect amount, as then you won't wake up in the night because you're thirsty.
Shower or bath? – We often feel the urge to take a cold shower in the evening, but this isn't good for subsequent sleep. The cold causes the blood vessels in our skin to constrict, making it harder for the body to release heat, and causing us to sweat more quickly.
It is perfect to take a lukewarm shower, because then you get the opposite effect, the pores expand and you can sweat, or if you prefer a bath: a 10 to 15 minute bath also works.
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Natural silk can also be used. When it comes to nightgowns, the lighter and more absorbent the better. You should also make sure you don't eat anything heavy at least three hours before going to bed; it's better to only eat light meals in the evening, like a salad.
What's safe to take are herbal teas that have a calming effect or help you fall asleep. However, you shouldn't take sleeping pills, as our bodies quickly get used to them. If you take a bath beforehand, you can add bath additives like valerian, lemon balm, or similar calming herbal remedies to your bathwater.
Tip from the Premiumshop321 team: If you can't stand it any longer because it's so hot, you can put your duvet, sheets, and pillow in the freezer; this will provide pure refreshment!
Natural silk can also be used. When it comes to nightgowns, the lighter and more absorbent the better. You should also make sure you don't eat anything heavy at least three hours before going to bed; it's better to only eat light meals in the evening, like a salad.
What's safe to take are herbal teas that have a calming effect or help you fall asleep. However, you shouldn't take sleeping pills, as our bodies quickly get used to them. If you take a bath beforehand, you can add bath additives like valerian, lemon balm, or similar calming herbal remedies to your bathwater.
Tip from the Premiumshop321 team: If you can't stand it any longer because it's so hot, you can put your duvet, sheets, and pillow in the freezer; this will provide pure refreshment!