Three Things You Can Do to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Who doesn’t love to wake up from a good night’s sleep refreshed and raring to go? However, many of us wake up feeling tired and foggy. We can barely make it into the kitchen for that first cup of java. Why is that?

It could be just a matter of getting to bed earlier. But, sometimes our sleep environment has a negative affect on us rather than a nurturing one.

Here are three steps you can take to create a more nurturing sleep environment.

1. Eliminate Dust

Dust accumulation can wreak havoc with allergies and asthma. I don’t just mean dust on your furniture but also in carpets and bedding. Dust mites, which are microscopic bugs, live in the dust and thrive on mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpets and rugs. They feed on organic matter like shed human skin and their waste can induce allergic reactions. So,   launder bedding and vacuum or sweep regularly. Speaking of bedding…

2. Get Rid of Synthetic fiber linens

Polyester is a versatile, wrinkle free fabric.  But, it has its minuses including outgassing volatile organic compounds that negatively affect our health and how well we sleep.

Imagine breathing in combinations of petrochemical derivatives and formaldehyde – a known human carcinogen – at least 6 hours every night.

3. Turn off electronics

I know. I know. Who wants to turn off all of their clock radios, computers, etc. But, various studies have shown that the electromagnetic fields do affect our sleep as well as our overall well being. So, when your body is in the healing stage which is when we sleep why not give it an extra boost. Try unplugging your modem and not sleeping near a wall with outlets.

Just these three steps can make a difference in your quality of sleep.

Sweet dreams!