Many of us struggle to get to sleep at night. From counting sheep to drinking herbal tea, there are many solutions that you can try to help you drift off more easily. This post delves into some of the more unusual bedtime hacks that could be worth trying.
Nibble some cheese
Forget the idea that cheese gives you nightmares. It’s got no supporting evidence, which suggests it’s an old wives’ tale. In fact, eating small amounts of cheese could actually help you sleep due to its content of tryptophan – an amino acid that helps promote sleep. Just try to avoid rich aged cheeses in large amounts as you could get indigestion, which won’t help you sleep.
Listen to the sound of bacon frying
Listening to ambient noises can help many people to sleep. This could include the sound of the sea, the sound of rain or even the sound of bacon frying as several viral ASMR videos have proved. For those with tinnitus, such videos are particularly effective. Just make sure that you do only stick to videos – leaving bacon frying in a pan while you sleep is not advised!
Wear socks to bed
Wearing socks to bed may be a big no-no for some people, however the science suggests that it can help you sleep better – especially on a cold night. Your feet regulate your temperature and keeping them warm signals your body to release heat and lower its core temperature, making you fall asleep.
Write your worries in a journal
Journaling can also help some people to fall asleep easier. If your mind is racing with concerns, writing them all down in a journal could be a way of getting them out of your head. Some people also find it calming to write down to-do lists, to draft creative ideas or to list things they’ve achieved throughout the day to help them feel calmer.
Eat some gummies
No, we’re not talking about traditional sugary gummy bears – those candies will keep you up at night. Instead, consider CBD gummies. These contain cannabidiol – a chemical found in the cannabis plant that makes many people feel calm and sometimes drowsy without the high. Always follow dose instructions (one gummy may be all you need).
Take a cold shower
Really? A cold shower? While the traditional bedtime ritual advice is to take a hot bath, there is evidence to suggest that a cold soak (either in a bath or shower) can also be effective. It can quickly lower your body temperature, which can help trigger sleep hormones. However, for some people, a cold shower will cause an adrenaline rush that could cause you to be more alert. Some experts advise having a cold bath or shower 1 to 2 hours before bed for effective results.
Paint your bedroom blue
What color is your bedroom? If it’s an energizing color like red or yellow, this could be preventing you from getting to sleep. Colors like blue are naturally soothing, because they remind us of peaceful things like the sky and sea. Other colors like grey and green may have a similar effect.
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