Welcome to Heart to Heart with Honeydew! This week, I've got a few sleep tips for you that will hopefully help you on your way to beautiful slumber. In addition, you'll learn a bit about who we are! |
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You may not love me for saying this, but you've got to get rid of electronics before bed. Call me old-fashioned, but picking up a paper book before you turn in for the night has its perks! Blue light is naturally reduced when the sun goes down, which causes an increase in melatonin (the sleep hormone). But our electronic screens emit blue light, which prevents melatonin production from occurring. You guessed it - this disrupts our sleep! So tonight, try turning off your screens 1 hour before bedtime. |
Did you know that exercise and physical activity can help you fall asleep and stay asleep? It's true! Some studies have shown that making exercise a part of your day may decrease the time it takes to fall asleep. It also keeps you healthier in general, which helps with sleep.
One thing to note is that exercising before bed might wake you up, so try to do it in the morning or afternoon if you can.
