The 21 / 07 / 2016.

What a joy to know that summer has finally arrived. Depending on the region, temperatures vary and so does the weather. So, when we haven’t seen the sun for some time and it’s 39 ° in the shade, inevitably, we spend difficult nights. Here are some tips to help you sleep better.

Avoid insomnia

Sleeping near the fan, the windows wide open or taking a shower before going to bed, you don’t know where to look. These strong heat disturbs our sleep. To forget those painful nights and endless insomnia, six good tips exist for young and old.

It has been proven that having a plant in your bedroom is not harmful to your health. In addition to purifying the air in your home, some are good to consume and help you get to sleep. A good verbena will relax you. After infusion, it can be put in the refrigerator and eaten cold, after dinner. We find orange blossom, passion flower or even valerian and escholtzia, which, according to Amandine Guyot, pharmacist and plant specialist at the herbalist’s shop at the Palais-Royal, in Paris, are ” anti-wake-up plants ».

Forget the cold shower before going to bed. The body will then need to warm up and its temperature will rise sharply. Prefer lukewarm showers and the ideal would also be to massage your feet or have them take a bath.

Sleep well in summer, it’s getting ready

You should also eat light. Therefore, favor foods rich in starch (pasta, rice, potatoes, etc.), fruits and vegetables and avoid at all costs overly large meals, meat or cold cuts. For children, also avoid sauces, ketchup, sodas and candies. During this summer period, your fan or your fogger will be your best friend. Also remember to close the shutters during the day. This will allow you to return to a cool bedroom at bedtime.

For flying visitors who come to disturb you while you sleep, lemongrass or rosy geranium are very effective. In the form of sprays, they repel nasty mosquitoes. Note that it is also important to favor cotton for children’s clothes. Before going to bed, have them do some casual, relaxing activities to promote peace, and have them sleep without light, in the dark.

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