Sleeping is essential for health, and inadequate sleep can lead to numerous physical problems. It shows too - dull skin, dark cirlces under eyes and your face sags. The average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep. You'll look dried up and exhausted if you don't have enough sleep, or poor quality sleep. Here I'll offer you some tips on how to sleep well, and get the most out of your sleep. This is the second part of my article on getting better sleep, so if you haven't read part 1, do go read it.
Things to remember
Helpful products A good pillow that fits the curve and shape of your neck and head
can provide good support and prevent muscle pains due to incorrect posture and relief from pressure.
Scented oils can be rubbed on your temples or wrists to help calm yourself.
Soak yourself in a scented bath
with bath salts, oils or herbs, to reduce pressure and exhaustion.
Muscle relaxation For those with trouble falling asleep, try out this exercise to slow down your pulse, lower your blood
pressure, reduce prespiration, relax breathing, and slow down the nervous system's activities by contracting and relaxing your muscles. This will help you fall asleep!
1. Lie down and closer your eyes.
2. Contract your palms, wrists and arm muscles. Then slowly relax.
3. Next, tighten your head, face, throat and shoulder muscles. Relax slowly.
4. Now, tighten your chest, abdomen and back muscles. Relax slowly.
5. Finally, tighten your thigh,ccalves and feet muscles. Slowly loosen it up.
Practise this relaxation twice a day for 15 minutes. You'll get the hang of it in two weeks.
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