We all know how important good sleep is. Here are some ways to get the zzz's you need in 2020.
Follow a regular sleep schedule. Your body cannot tell the difference between weekdays and the weekend, so trying to keep bedtimes and wake times similar can help your body's internal clock stay on track.
Develop a bedtime routine. Avoid using electronic devices like cell phones and tablets immediately before bed.
Use your bedroom only for sleeping and not as an office or workout space.
Avoid caffeine after 3 pm. This includes coffee. tea and chocolate.
Alcohol can disrupt circadian rhythms and block restorative REM sleep.
If you are searching for a bedtime snack, try complex carbohydrates such as a banana, sweet potato or quinoa. Spicy foods and high protein foods can divert your body's energy for digestion and interrupt restful sleep.
Get adjusted! One third of people who get a chiropractic adjustment report better sleep that night. Chiropractic can also improve infant sleep - 40% of infants sleep for a longer duration after being adjusted (which also means more sleep for mom and dad!).