Discomfort sleeping in the heat of summer can be countered with a variety of strategies, including what and when you eat and drink before bed. Stay hydrated up to one or two hours before bedtime Drinking plenty of water during the day can help your body better regulate your temperature at night. But try not to drink in the last couple hours before bed, or you may wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. If it’s really hot and you’re still thirsty, try sucking on an ice cube or two before bed. Eat lighter, and don’t eat late
Try to make your last meal of the day lighter than usual, and avoid sugar, carb-heavy foods, saturated fats and foods heavy with fiber Try a late shower, but make it barely warm, not hot A hot shower will leave you overheated, while a cold shower will make you alert when you need to relax. A tepid shower will cool you down a little while also delivering the relaxation you need to sleep well. Give your sheets the deep freeze Who hasn’t flipped over their pillow in the middle of the night to rest their head on the “cool” side? While a cold facecloth or a hot water bottle filled and chilled in the freezer makes for a nice companion in bed, there’s a way to go all out in the search for cool. You’ll need a freezer big enough to accommodate your sheets. Unmake your bed, put your sheets and pillowcases in a large plastic bag and pop them in the freezer for 15 or 20 minutes before bedtime.
10 Tips For Sleeping Better This Summer
