Deal With Summer Insomnia With These 7 Tips

With the summer season in full swing and high temperatures raging throughout the day, it is imperative to maintain a healthy lifestyle now more than ever. With the #HealthySummerWithActivLiving campaign, let your mental and physical well-being take precedence over heat-induced lifestyle conditions.

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a sense of fear related to the disease, financial losses, social isolation, inactivity and unproductiveness. This looming uncertainty has caused depression, stress and anxiety which has significantly led to lack of sleep, or insomnia. If this sleep disorder is not treated timely, it can further result in hypertension and lower blood pressure.

In these challenging times, deal with insomnia by Activ Living in Summer. Give yourself time to wind down with activities like reading and stretching and steer away from worrisome Coronavirus updates. Reduce screen time by keeping your phone and laptop away at least an hour before bedtime. The blue light produced by electronic devices disturbs the body’s natural sleep-promoting process and is harmful for the eyes. You can also try relaxation techniques like listening to calming music, practicing mindfulness meditation and yoga. Take short naps that last for 15-20 minutes. Naps longer than that can ruin your appetite for sleep. Have dinner 2 hours prior to bedtime. Try including milk, banana and honey in your meals as they have sleep promoting properties. Reduce or stop smoking and drinking to improve the quality of sleep. Consult a doctor if insomnia persists. The option of tele-consultations can also be considered today!

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