Sleep is more important to our
health than eating or exercising yet 60% of adults in the US routinely don’t
get enough sleep. According to the Harvard Women’s Health Watch newsletter,
sleep is far too important to shortchange and a lack of it is affecting the
nation’s health.
One of the reasons many baby
boomers can’t sleep is because their nights are wracked with night sweats due to
causes beyond their control like menopause, health conditions or while
undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. But the good news is there are many
things that can be done to restore sleep health, said Cool-jams founder Anita
Mahaffey, an environmental sleep expert.
When choosing nightwear opt for Cool-jams pajamas or
nightgowns made from moisture-wicking
fabric. The fibers used in this innovative fabric have wicking properties which
pull moisture away from the skin to the fabric’s surface where it rapidly
evaporates. The silky lightweight fabric not only feels cottony-soft to the
touch it also soothes and cools.
Reserve your bed strictly for
sleeping and choose temperature-regulating
bedding. Cool-jams has a collection of top-rated cooling sheets and
pillowcases in a variety of pastel colors, with temperature regulating
properties scientifically engineered into the fabric. In addition Cool-jams
offers temperature-regulating
silky, lightweight comforters, buttery soft blankets, and cooling mattress pads.
Mahaffey offers additional tips
to help make sleep come easier.
- Sleep in complete darkness.
- Make your bedroom a stress-free sanctuary void of work materials, computers and electronics.
- Avoid loud ringing alarm clocks, which create stress for the body on awakening.
- Keep the room clean, organized, quiet, and comfortable and a cool 65 F/18 C.
- Exercise regularly, but complete workouts at least two hours before bedtime.
- Avoid eating, alcohol, nicotine and caffeine before bedtime.
- Allow 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night and allow time to ease into sleep.
- Relax before bedtime: sip herbal tea, enjoy a book, soft music or gentle yoga, and avoid television that stimulates the brain.
“By making a few simple changes
to your night time routine, a good night’s sleep is no longer a dream. And by
adopting these simple healthy sleep habits you will not only enjoy a
rejuvenating night’s sleep that may help keep heart disease and cancer at bay,
you’ll also improve your mood and increase your alertness and energy levels,”
she said.
“It’s a comfort to know that Cool-jams.com is helping the nation sleep
well,” says Mahaffey who founded Cool-jams in 2007. And she should know, since
each day Cool-jams’ website receives scores of comments from satisfied
customers around the world who are now sleeping easier.
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