SLEEP BETTER IN LONDON ONTARIO: 21 ESSENTIAL NATURAL TIPS FOR RESTFUL NIGHTS

The Way I See It and How Chiropractic Care Helps You Sleep Better in London Ontario….

We are here to help you sleep better in London, Ontario, because sleep is a vital part of maintaining overall health and well-being. Yet, many people in London, Ontario, struggle with achieving restful nights due to stress, discomfort, or other factors.

Chiropractic care offers a natural and holistic approach to improving sleep by addressing spinal misalignments, relieving tension, and promoting nervous system balance. At LifeHouse Chiropractic, we understand how chiropractic care positively impacts sleep by helping to balance and regulate the nervous system. When your spine is properly aligned, it supports the flow of nerve signals throughout your body, leading to reduced tension and deeper, more restorative sleep.

Dr. Janna not only provides expert chiropractic adjustments, but also offers advice on natural remedies to improve sleep which complements your care, working together to improve your sleep quality and overall wellness

There is one simple, easy and free thing you can do that immediately boosts health…sleep! Sleep is important, really important, and it is something that all health gurus agree on. I admit, there are times when I have had trouble getting to sleep, so I’ve tried lots of things.

I have a sleep routine I follow that helps, because I know how important sleep is to my health and my ability to function at my best. I’m going to try an earthing mat/sheet, next. Read the rest of this blog to find out what that is and watch for an update on how that goes.

 

Why It’s Important to Sleep Better in London, Ontario

Getting enough sleep and better sleep can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life and safety. It will also affect how well you think, react, work, learn and get along with others.

According to the National Health Institute [1] and the Harvard Medical School [2] sleep is important to our health, and here are the reasons they cite:

  • Sleep recharges your brain – helps form new pathways for learning and remembering information; helps you pay attention, make decisions, solve problems and be creative; helps you control your emotions and behaviours.
  • Sleep enhances your physical health – helps heal and repair your heart and blood vessels which will protect you against heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke; helps maintain balanced hormones, especially the hormones that make you feel hungry (ghrelin) or full (leptin) and those that regulate blood sugar; supports healthy growth and development; boosts your immune system; and may even reduce your risk of cancer [3]
  • Sleep helps you function well throughout the day – promotes productivity, improves reaction time, reduces mistakes, such as medical errors, falls, accidents, mishaps; heightens your level of safety.

 

21 Natural Tips to Sleep Better:

  1. GET CHECKED and GET ADJUSTED on a regular basis. In a recent study of 221 chiropractic patients, one third of the subjects who completed the required interview reported immediate effects on their sleep after a chiropractic adjustment. Although this study was not conclusive, it suggests a link between chiropractic care and improved sleep that is worthy of further research. [4]
  2. Try to get out in the SUN.
  3. WORK OUT in the morning.
  4. Wake up and go to bed at the same time.
  5. Cut the CAFFEINE after 2PM.
  6. Sip relaxing TEA.
  7. Intall F.lux on all computers and devices to reduce blue light and help you sleep better.
  8. Keep your room DARK.
  9. Keep your room COOL – best between 60-68° F or 15.5-20° C.
  10. Get GROUNDED.
  11. Invest in a good mattress, pillow & bedsheets. Here’s the PILLOW I use, it holds it shape to support my head and neck, it’s organic with no off gases.
  12. Don’t let pets sleep with you.
  13. Turn it OFF – the electronics, that is.
  14. Turn it on – make out or MAKE LOVE.
  15. Try ESSENTIAL OILS.
  16. OPTIMIMIZE YOUR EVENING DIET: Eating the right foods in the evening can help you sleep better. Avoid heavy, rich, or spicy foods or sweets close to bedtime as they can cause discomfort or indigestion, making it harder to sleep. Instead, focus on light snacks that promote sleep, such as almonds, chamomile tea, or foods and drinks, like tart cherry juice,  rich in tryptophan, which helps produce serotonin and melatonin for better sleep cycles.
  17. INCORPORATE SOUND THERAPY: Introducing white noise or soothing nature sounds at bedtime can help mask disruptive noises, promoting a more peaceful sleep environment for better sleep in London.  You can buy sound machines in big box stores, online or find an app.
    • White Noise: Has all audible frequencies at equal intensity. Great for masking disruptive noises, like traffic or loud neighbors.
    • Pink Noise: Softer and more balanced, similar to steady rain or wind. Known to improve deep sleep and memory.
    • Brown Noise: Deeper, rumbling sound, like distant thunder or ocean waves. Best for those who find lower frequencies calming, especially for anxiety relief.
  18. Try taking Magnesium.
    • Use MAGNESIUM OIL on feet and legs before bed.
    • Sip on NATURAL CALM about 30 minutes before bedtime, or try one of their other products.

19.  Unwind your mind.

    • TAP into sleep with Emotional Freedom Technique.
    • Meditate with breathing, prayer, thankfulness.

20.  Try REFLEXOLOGY.

21.  Relax with a DETOX BATH.

 

References:

[1] http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sdd/why

[2] http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/importance_of_sleep_and_health

[3] http://www.medicaldaily.com/lack-sleep-light-night-can-raise-cancer-risk-238184

[4] Jamison, JR. Insomnia: does chiropractic help? – J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2005 (Mar-Apr); 28(3): 179-86v

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