Sleep promotion tips

dinahsmum · 15-01-2006, 02:09 PM

Found these 'sleep tips' on an anti-snore acupressure device website

Avoid daytime naps.
Allow the non-snorers to get to sleep first.
Avoid tranquillisers, sleeping pills and antihistamines before bedtime.
Avoid alcoholic beverages within three hours of retiring.
Eat meals on a regular schedule. Don't eat a large meal close to your bedtime. (Your body needs time to digest)
Raise the entire bed with the head upwards.
Use your bed only for sleeping or for having sex (If you’re lucky). Try not to eat, worry or watch TV in bed.
Limit or stop using nicotine, caffeine and --especially close to bedtime. Try avoiding coffee, tea or caffeinated sodas in the afternoon.
Exercise during the day (but not too close to bedtime).
Have a regular bedtime and waking time, even on weekends and days you don't go to work.
Sleep on your side rather than on your back.

Mags · 15-01-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dinahsmum

Do you think the oestrogen rich diet, discussed yesterday, might help your sleeping Mags?

Acupuncture - you can buy acupressure 'cones' at larger Boots (and probably other places too). Haven't tried them so can't give a personal recommendation, but I can confirm that 'Sea Bands', which work on a similar principle, work for me in controlling/preventing travel sickness. They also helped with the vertigo I suffered when I had concussion last year.
They appear to be small cones attached to a sticky patch which you apply to a particular spot on your wrists.
Maybe worth a try - can't harm, might help?

Thanks DM for all the information, I think those 'cones' are worth looking into to. When I'm up and about again I'll be off on a trip to Boots!

samwise · 15-01-2006, 03:40 PM

I am amazed I sleep at all!!

I do 9 things that they say avoid on that list!

Mind you, I am lucky!!! If I am horizontal...........I am asleep! It does not matter where or when! Must have been 10 years of night duty, you get sleep where and when you can!

dinahsmum · 19-01-2006, 09:48 AM

Mags
Are you sleeping any better now you're throwing off your 'lurgi'?

Mags · 19-01-2006, 12:40 PM

Afraid not DM

I should have kept the 'lurgi' as I reckon I had a better sleep then!

Hopefully I'm off into town at the weekend and I can have a look in Boots for those 'cones'.....

Elaine · 23-01-2006, 03:56 PM

Have you tried camomile tea? That often helps me.

Mags · 23-01-2006, 04:31 PM

I used to drink camomile tea a few years ago but haven't had it lately.....hmmm, might give it another try....thanks Elaine

Moli · 23-01-2006, 04:33 PM

Best remedy for a goodnights sleep...............Scottish Air!!!

My son was car sick when he was younger, those Sea Band were brilliant, worked a treat!

Mags · 23-01-2006, 04:43 PM

I will be trying the sleep cones out for the first time tonight.......I mustn't get too excited about it or I won't sleep!!

dinahsmum · 23-01-2006, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mags

I will be trying the sleep cones out for the first time tonight.......I mustn't get too excited about it or I won't sleep!!

@ Mags

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