Sweet dreams!
December 21, 2003 | 12:00am
Sleep is priceless. During sleep, our body secretes hormones that repair and regenerate tissue throughout our bodies.
It is said that when one falls asleep easily, then that person is healthy. If you have trouble sleeping, it’s like your body and your mind are not in sync. If your sleep is full of restless dreams, then your mind is restless, too. On the other hand, in deep sleep, your mind goes to sleep, too.
I’ve asked different people for "sleep tips," what has helped them have restful sleep. Here they are:
• Mae suggests stretching. Simple stretching before going to bed helps relieve stress. She stands straight, raises her hands as if trying to reach the ceiling, tightening the muscles for a few seconds then relaxing them after. Another one is pushing your shoulders back, holding again for a couple of seconds, then release.
• Ritchie avoids exercising two to three hours before bedtime. She tried to before, thinking she would be tired and fall asleep right away, but it wasn’t so.
Exercise stimulates the body by speeding up the heart rate and metabolism. Your body needs to slow down from its activity, you need to unwind first, do something to lower your heart rate, do something relaxing so your body relaxes, too, then it will be easier to go to sleep.
• Rowena, a secretary, unwinds mentally at least 30 minutes before bedtime. She says she reads or listens to relaxing music.
• Charlotte, a housewife, says she does not go to bed angry. When she is upset about something, she tries to deal with it before retiring. Being agitated will keep you tossing and turning in bed.
• Luisito, an athlete, uses visualization to help him relax. He thinks of something pleasant, sometimes a nice run on the beach, the blue sky, the sound of waves. Thinking that his training the next day will be a good one relaxes him, too.
• Gabby, a student, suggests not eating just before sleeping. He avoids high-sugar food, soft drinks and coffee. It is ideal to have your last meal at least three hours before retiring.
• Cielo, a working mother, gives herself a warm footbath. She washes her feet first, then soak them in warm water for a while. This is very relaxing.
This is true even for me. When my feet are relaxed, the rest of my body is, too.
I hope these "sleep tips" will help your sleep become more restful. Honor your sleep.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
(E-mail me at babyjackster@yahoo.com)
It is said that when one falls asleep easily, then that person is healthy. If you have trouble sleeping, it’s like your body and your mind are not in sync. If your sleep is full of restless dreams, then your mind is restless, too. On the other hand, in deep sleep, your mind goes to sleep, too.
I’ve asked different people for "sleep tips," what has helped them have restful sleep. Here they are:
• Mae suggests stretching. Simple stretching before going to bed helps relieve stress. She stands straight, raises her hands as if trying to reach the ceiling, tightening the muscles for a few seconds then relaxing them after. Another one is pushing your shoulders back, holding again for a couple of seconds, then release.
• Ritchie avoids exercising two to three hours before bedtime. She tried to before, thinking she would be tired and fall asleep right away, but it wasn’t so.
Exercise stimulates the body by speeding up the heart rate and metabolism. Your body needs to slow down from its activity, you need to unwind first, do something to lower your heart rate, do something relaxing so your body relaxes, too, then it will be easier to go to sleep.
• Rowena, a secretary, unwinds mentally at least 30 minutes before bedtime. She says she reads or listens to relaxing music.
• Charlotte, a housewife, says she does not go to bed angry. When she is upset about something, she tries to deal with it before retiring. Being agitated will keep you tossing and turning in bed.
• Luisito, an athlete, uses visualization to help him relax. He thinks of something pleasant, sometimes a nice run on the beach, the blue sky, the sound of waves. Thinking that his training the next day will be a good one relaxes him, too.
• Gabby, a student, suggests not eating just before sleeping. He avoids high-sugar food, soft drinks and coffee. It is ideal to have your last meal at least three hours before retiring.
• Cielo, a working mother, gives herself a warm footbath. She washes her feet first, then soak them in warm water for a while. This is very relaxing.
This is true even for me. When my feet are relaxed, the rest of my body is, too.
I hope these "sleep tips" will help your sleep become more restful. Honor your sleep.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
(E-mail me at babyjackster@yahoo.com)
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