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What is the most important thing in getting to sleep faster? For people who lead busy lives, this question can be of great importance in their productivity for the day following. Even for people who just want a better, more blissful slumber, finding sleep aids is something gaining bigger and wider interest.

However, before you start running off to a sleep psychologist or to your nearest drugstore, there are some simple things you can do in order to make sure that you get the best value out of your sleep. Here’s a few ways you can do so.

Open the window

One of the best and simplest home remedies for sleep might actually just involve you opening the window. Circulation is important to the sleeper because it promotes natural air flow, which helps with the process needed for us to fall asleep: our bodies cooling down.

Especially in the city, a lack of circulation could lead to even more health problems aside from just restless sleep. Opening a window goes a long way into improving your mornings after.

Essential oils

Essential oils are some of the most accessible sleep aids you can acquire - lavender, chamomile and other herbs come to mind. Whether it’s just applying them on yourself in the bath, or as a massage before a relaxing slumber, essential oils live up to their “essential” name if you’re looking for a good night’s sleep.

Watch what you eat

Diet also plays a role. Avoiding food that contains caffeine before going to sleep (such as coffee and some pastries, or anything added with caffeine or sugar) can help you get to sleep faster. The kind of food you’ll need to consume are ones that have chemicals such as magnesium, which can be found in green leafy vegetables, or almond milk, which can help your brain create melatonin.

Exercise

Exercising does a few things: it helps you lose weight, sweat a lot (cleaning your pores) and loosens your muscles. The last one is especially important: your body cannot fall asleep unless it’s in a state of relaxation, and the more relaxed you are, the more blissful your slumber will be.

And if you’re having trouble sleeping, the effort caused by exercising might be enough to tire you out if you’re having difficulties - effectively tricking your mind and body into sleeping as soon as it can to regain its strength.

Make your bed

Finally, it could be something as simple as rearranging how your sleeping quarters look like, or making some slight adjustments to your bed. Most of us (especially those with busy schedules) often don’t pay attention to how helpful a made bed is.

Having a messy bed often impedes our ability to sleep well: how many times have we bumped into something in the middle of the night, or knocked something off onto the floor, waking us up? Making your bed and properly and clearing your sleeping space of any obstruction goes a long

Looking for something a little more high-tech than natural sleeping aids? You might want to check out Wellcare’s 4D Dynamic Warmth Flow electric blankets for better sleeping comfort.

How to create the perfect sleeping environment?

If you are looking for ways to get a better night of sleep, creating a perfect sleeping environment might be a great solution.

Colors, noise, bed sheet fabrics are just a few elements that can affect your sleep. Eating any kind of food in bed should definitely be avoided. If your bed is messy and have too many things laying all over your bed, that will probably reduce your sleep quality too.

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