Sleep Hygiene Practices

My sleeping pattern has dramatically improved in the past four months.

During our sleep, our body repairs & heals; it regulates our blood sugar, restores immune system, combats inflammation, improves our mood, enhances our cognitive functioning, and our bodies detoxify while we sleep. As I was creating some Jordan Essentials samples for few of my neighbors who are struggling with sleep issues, I was compelled to share effective sleep hygiene practices to maximize their restful experience at night.

  • Maintain a consistent bedtime. Relax and prepare for bed.
  • Consider a hot shower or hot bath or sauna. When taking a hot bath, add a tablespoon of Lavender and Eucalyptus dead sea salt to your relaxing bedtime routine. Aromatherapy makes a difference, and the dead sea salt offers magnesium, potassium and calcium, minerals, to your body.
  • Consider relaxing activities at bedtime including medication or deep breathing exercise or prayer.
  • Use motion-sensor, night lights. Turn ‘off’ all electronics.
  • Consider blue-light glasses two hours prior to bedtime.
  • Room Temperature: 68 degrees or cooler (this was a gamechanger for me!).
  • Wear light clothes to ensure body temperature stays cool.
  • Minimize noise level throughout the night.
  • Do not check the time, social media or emails if you wake up.
  • Limit caffeine, alcohol and water intake at bedtime.
  • In the mornings, face the sunrise for 10 minutes to reset the circadian rhythms.

Products are available at Rhythms4Wellness.JordanEssentials.com

(Note, this is health information, not health advice)