How to get a good night’s sleep?  

Many people struggle today to obtain a good night’s sleep. Many reluctantly turn to sleeping pills, which we know often have side effects.

Here are 7 top techniques that have proven to be successful amongst many of my clients:

1. Try to avoid indoor lighting, computers and televisions at night as they will stimulate Cortisol release in your body which is your fight or flight hormone. Cortisol will keep you awake.
2. Use candles or dimmer lights to reduce Cortisol levels. Beware, dimmer switches will increase Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) pollution the more the light is dimmed. A ‘Q-Link’ is a good device to help protect you against EMF.
3. You can try listening to relaxing music to unwind. There are many fantastic CDs on the market.
4. Ensure you eat according to your metabolic type and eliminate simple sugars to keep your blood sugar level stable. Unstable blood sugar can cause a loss of sleep.
5. Avoid caffeinated drinks, especially after lunch time.
6. Meditating for 10 minutes or more before you go to bed can help your mind switch off.
7. Tai-Chi, Qi-Gong, or ‘Zone’ exercises can help to help you to unwind too.
8. Toe tapping is another exercise that can help take the focus away from the busy mind. Toe Tapping is performed lying down with your heels together. You then tap the insides of your big toes together as quickly as you possibly can 200-300 times. This sends blood to your feet and away from your brain helping it to relax.

Sweet dreams!

In health and happiness,

Leigh Brandon

Disclaimer
No person should rely on the contents of this article. We expressly disclaim all and any liability and responsibility to any person in respect of anything contained in this article. It is advised that you always follow the advice of your Doctor.

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