Sleeping well at night is essential for the health of the body and to improve the quality of life. While we sleep, we regenerate our brain and tissues, lower body temperature, improve concentration and acquired knowledge. Basically, our body recovers the energies spent during the day.
When the quality and duration of sleep are not satisfactory, the consequences are not long in coming. The next day we risk being very tired, in a bad mood, not very alert, causing great stress to the body, but also to our brain. In general, the recommended hours of sleep are about 8, but they vary with respect to age and lifestyle. But in the summer the phenomenon of insomnia, for various reasons, affects many Italians, who usually do not have this problem throughout the rest of the year.
The cause
With the warm season, several factors contribute to making our sleep-wake rhythm difficult. Firstly, the climate is much warmer, it takes our body longer to lower the body temperature. The days are longer and this causes a general disorder. In fact, in the absence of light, the body produces a hormone essential to facilitate sleep, melatonin, produced in less quantity in summer.
On vacation and on vacation we change our daily routine and adopt different habits, which often prevent us from sleeping well. Another element that disturbs our night peace is the increase in insects. Mosquitoes flit in the bedrooms undisturbed, only to annoy us as we try to fall asleep.
Few people know that those who suffer from insomnia in the summer should follow these simple tips
To prevent summer insomnia from taking over, it is not enough to prepare infusions of chamomile and valerian. To promote sleep, it is advisable to follow some methods, useful for sleeping better and more easily.
At dinner it is important not to prepare complex and heavy foods, such as aged cheeses or sausages. Better to choose light meals, based on fruit, vegetables, lean meats, brown rice and fish, rich in minerals and vitamins.
Drinking lots of water, hydration is important to replenish the fluids lost during the day. Energy drinks, alcohol, caffeine or other types of exciters should be avoided before bedtime.
For many, playing sports before going to bed could compromise sleep due to the increased heart rate.
It is also recommended not to exceed 45 minutes of afternoon nap, it could be counterproductive. Only in some cases, depending on age, may it not be a negative factor.
Instead, it seems like a good way to take a cool shower before bed to cool off and lower your body temperature. To always have the feeling of freshness it is advisable to use cotton and linen sheets.
The room must be ventilated, with an adequate temperature. For this we recommend the use of a dehumidifier, set at about 22 degrees, instead of using the classic air conditioner, which could cause cough and cold.
Few people know that those who suffer from insomnia in the summer should follow these simple tips to sleep well and recover their energy.