Tips to Improve Sleep

While many mattresses like adjustable air beds and memory foam offer superior comfort that should help you sleep better, many of us have bad day time habits that keep us awake at night, no matter how comfortable our bed is! Here are some sleep tips you can follow to help you sleep better each night, no matter what kind of bed you are on. 

1.      Try Not to Eat Before Bed

While late night snacks are mighty tempting,  you should avoid these at all costs if you want to ensure deep and restful sleep. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bed. If you must each close to bed time, try having a light meal instead. Anything that is full of protein or caffeinated (ahem, chocolate!) will likely keep you up at night. Also, eating a heavy meal will mean that your body will be doing more work trying to digest it while you sleep, instead of going into sleepytime mode. 

2.      Have a Bedtime Routine

If you have trouble sleeping at night, try to create a bedtime routine that you follow each night. In doing so, your body will know it’s entering a restful time and will relax easier. The routine might include taking a hot bath, reading before bed, or doing some simple yoga. 

3.      Go to Bed Earlier

If you can’t sleep, instead of staying up until the wee hours of morning watching T.V. or using the computer, simply get in bed earlier. Even if you need to relax in bed for an hour or so before you fall asleep, that’s ok! Your body craves going to bed even if you don’t feel tired. Give it the rest it needs by making yourself get in bed and aiming to get 7-8 healthy hours of sleep each night.