Sleeping is the climax of our day when our body performs all the activities to regulate the immunity system. It’s that time when our brain cut-offs all disturbance, goes in relaxation mode and apprehend all the information stored in it. During sleep, our body releases hormones that help in repairing cells of our body and prepare it for the next day by channelling the energy we utilize for a day. To achieve that it’s important to have a deep sleep and here we bring 7 things that you can incorporate in your daily life to not only combat insomnia but also promote deep sleep-
- Chamomile tea
Chamomile tea is made up of a daisy yellow flower which has a fruity taste. It’s been stated that one cup of chamomile tea in the night can help in overcoming insomnia. It helps our body to relax and fight an anxious mind. It winds up our day.
- Meditation
Meditation is something that can be practised at any time of a day, but if it’s done in the night, it relaxes our mind. It helps in generating positive energy around us which helps our mind to overcome any kind of negative vibes. Especially breathing exercises can help in losing ourselves to deep sleep.
- Reading
For many people, it’s really difficult to cultivate the habit of reading a book either in a day or the night. But reading a book makes your brain to work harder and your eyes get tired too, due to which we start feeling sleepy. Reading a book while lying in your bed stimulates sleep.
- Sleep mask
Yes, you read it right. Sleeping mask tricks your brain by giving it a signal that it’s time to sleep. It not only helps in cutting off the light but also promotes quality sleep for the whole night.
- Music
Ancient history says that music helps in calming our mind. Listening to soothing music before sleep helps our mind psychologically, it siphons all the negativity and releases happy hormones in our body. Lullaby for children is one of the great examples of it.
- Lavender oil
Lavender is a soothing scent that’s been associated for a long time with stress and anxiety. Its essential oil is considered to be a natural remedy for insomnia. Getting a sniff of this oil helps in falling asleep and improves sleep quality as well. This can be considered aromatherapy for a night of deep sleep.
- Sleep buds
Sleeping earbuds are the talk of the town these days. These earbuds block out the low-frequency noise and create a tranquil environment for you, which aids deep sleep. They’re comfortable to wear and can be used to save you from snoring sounds around you.
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