SLEEP- a boon for good health part II

In my first part I described how sleeping will directly affect your mental and
physical health. Too little sleep can take a serious toll on your daytime
energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your weight.

In this part I give some tips to get good sleep at night.If you keep a regular
sleep-wake schedule you’ll feel much more refreshed and energized
than if you sleep the same number of hours at different times. This
helps set your body’s internal clock and optimize the quality of your
sleep. People who exercise regularly sleep better at night and feel
less sleepy during the day.

Try to finish moderate to vigorous workouts at least three hours before
bedtime.Smoking is another stimulant that can disrupt your sleep,
especially if you smoke close to bedtime. Avoid heavy, rich foods within
two hours of bed.Keep noise down. If you can't avoid or eliminate noise
from neighbors, traffic, or other people in your house, try masking it with
a fan. Earplugs may also help. Sleep in a slightly cool room with adequate
ventilation.Make sure your bed is comfortable to you.Read a book or
magazine by a soft light, Take a warm bath.Listen to soft music, Do some
easy stretches Dim the lights in the hours leading up to bed. Avoid alcohol
before bed.

Hope some of these tips help you atleast a little bit.