THE PERFECT WAY TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S REST
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Light suppers rich in carbohydrates help us rest, since they stimulate the production of serotonin.
Abstaining from physical exercise up to three hours prior to going to bed is important because the adrenaline we release during exercise can keep us from falling asleep.
Also it advisable to bathe your feet and legs, soaking them alternatively in hot and cold wáter. You only need one large container with cold water and another with hot. You begin by putting your legs in cold water, up to your knees, for three minutes. Then move them to the hot water and keep them there another minute. Repeat the operation several times. This bathing technique is also very suitable for combatting hypertension, poor circulation and arteriosclerosis. Nevertheless, it is not recommended in the case of those suffering from varicose veins or phlebitis, or when menstruating.
Among the numerous revelations about to how to sleep better brought forward at Sleep 2008 (the XXII Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies) we offer this one, presented by researchers from Stanford, because of its particular relevance: sleeping a few hours longer during a prolonged period of time improves the performance of athletes and concretely, their capacity to sprint, as well as their reaction time.
The psychologist William Anthony of the University of Boston – (US) states that a short nap increases one’s productivity, sharpen one’s senses and raises one’s spirit. Nonetheless, a recent study, carried out by the University of Chicago and published by The Lancet, concludes that this is not recommended in the case of people suffering from insomnia or depression
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