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Get Better Sleep Today: Try These Tips

By Virginia Laird

Getting enough sleep is an issue that plagues adults across the nation. Whether it be work, household chores, small children, or other things that keep you awake, there seems to always be something getting in the way of your rest. Health and wellness experts suggest that you need to begin making sleep a top priority. This can benefit your overall health. It is advised that the average adult get at least six hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. Still, there are many who require much more than this. Making sure you get plenty of sleep can be as simple as following the advice of the professionals. Their tips include:

  • Avoid caffeine too close to bedtime
  • Exercise daily
  • Give yourself a bedtime

Avoid Caffeine Too Close to Bedtime

Although there are many who believe that caffeine does not offer any side effects for them, it is a stimulant which does affect the body. Research indicates that consuming caffeine before bed can hamper your ability to rest well. Health and wellness experts suggest that you stop consuming caffeine a couple of hours prior to going to bed. For those who are addicted to a certain beverage which provides your caffeine supply, making this change can be slightly difficult, but worth the battle.

Exercise Daily

Health and wellness experts admit that exercising each day can be helpful in getting a better night of rest. While many believe this means spending hours on end at the gym, this is not the case. Although a tough workout can be great, a brisk walk through your neighborhood can be enough to help you achieve a better night of rest. It is suggested that you make time for a minimum of a 20-minute workout to help improve your sleep. Start making this happen tonight.

Give Yourself a Bedtime

Bedtime times are unpopular for almost everyone, especially adults. However, health and wellness experts admit that bedtimes are valuable. Going to bed at the same time each night allows your body the routine to know when to get tired. This also allows you to plan to get plenty of hours sleeping. Make sure you give yourself a bedtime that makes sense for you and your lifestyle. If you are a family with evening activities, it may not make sense to give yourself a bedtime that is too early. Start this week giving yourself a bedtime to get more sleep.

With these tips you are now ready to start improving your rest and getting more sleep tonight.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Surprise, Ariz.

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