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Are you constantly vexed by sleepless nights?
Get in line.
Almost 62% of adult Americans suffer through sleepless nights and related sleep-related problems several nights a week, according to a statement from the National Sleep Foundation.
And it’s no laughing matter. Sleep deprivation affects not just your health and quality of life, but also your fitness, mental health, emotional health, and cognitive health.
Long-term sleep deprivation may result in an increased risk of obesity, changes in mood, memory lapses, mood swings, and difficulty in concentrating. Chronic sleep loss also interferes and enfeebles the body’s natural immune responses, and therefore undermining its natural defenses.
Don’t let the lack of sleep undermine your health—read up on our 10 simple ways to sleep faster, better.
Cannabidiol, more commonly known by many as CBD, may seem to some of us as just another fad that will be hip today and gone tomorrow. But ignore its potential therapeutic benefits for sleep at your own risk. See, studies have shown that CBD appears to zero in an individual’s endocannabinoid system to identify and fix the problems leading to insomnia, rather than being taken as a relaxant or sedative. CBD may make you feel drowsy and sleepy without any psychoactive effects, such as those associated with its relative, THC—the cannabinoid responsible for the “high.” CBD might help improve your sleep quality without making you feel like slow or crappy the next day.
Constant worrying about how much sleep you’ll stand to gain in the 4 hours into a sleepless night will leave you stressed out and anxious rather than rested—leading to an increase in cortisol levels in the bloodstream, otherwise known as the “stress hormone.” Therefore, reducing your stress levels should be a conscious decision.
Consider taking up a new hobby or rediscovering a passion you once had. Explore activities such as yoga or meditation, which help you feel less stressed and anxious, leading to a better chance of getting a good night’s sleep at first ask. Guided mindfulness meditation, for instance, was shown to help boost the quality of
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Avoid the light at night
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Shower in the evening instead of the morning.
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Consider trying CBD (cannabidiol) if you can’t sleep.
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Get more tryptophan in your diet.
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Engage in stress-reducing activities.
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Make your bedroom a conducive place for sleep.
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Dial-up the A/C a notch (or two).
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Don’t mess with the routine.