1. Exposure to light
The human brain is greatly responsible for sleep. It does this by secreting melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain which induces sleep in the body. When your body is exposed to sunlight, the amount of melatonin secreted by the brain is less than the amount that is produced at night when the sun goes down. Therefore, your brain is programmed to secrete more when your body is less exposed to the light.
In recent times, scientists have found a way to produce melatonin sleeping pills because of their ability to induce sleep. Therefore, if you are trying to get a good night’s sleep, it is advisable that you expose yourself to the sunlight during the day to allow your brain to save up enough melanin to produce at night. You should also avoid staying up late at night watching movies, as the bright light from your screen could cause a lower amount of secretion of melatonin.
2. Exercise more
A good night’s rest requires a tired body. It is medically proven that the more calories you, the more tired you get and this is greatly helped by exercise. Exercise helps your body burn a lot of calories, thereby making you tired and maybe hungry, and this is very good for the body.
Make sure that you get at least 10 minutes of exercise during the day. This can be achieved by jogging or even walking a distance. If you want a good night’s sleep, it is advisable to exercise at night to make sure that your body is tired enough to get a good night’s rest.
3. Eat and drink healthy
What you eat and drink can greatly affect your sleep. Drinking coffee before sleeping is a very bad idea. Foods or drinks that contain caffeine have been proven to deter sleep. Eating a lot of food before sleeping can also disrupt your sleep as the body might have problems digesting large quantities of food. Drinking a lot of liquids could also disrupt your sleep because it can cause the need for frequent urination.
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