We
all love sleep! Sleep is a relaxing, restful luxury that soothes the senses,
calms the mind and heals the body. Yet, getting a good night’s sleep sometimes
eludes most of us in this era of rushed modern urban lifestyles. Daily stress,
the uncertainty of tomorrow, the internet, that great movie on cable or the
agony of a break up – all these & more - keep us up at night. That’s why a
good night’s sleep is becoming more and more a luxurious indulgence!
If
you are one of those finding it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, a good
bed-time routine certainly does help you to get to sleep faster & also to
sleep well for longer. It is a part of what health professionals term as “sleep
hygiene” and helps you to prepare psychologically & physically for sleep. A
routine is a way of ordering simple daily tasks & behavioral patterns into
a meaningful sequence. If you have great difficulty in establishing such a
routine, it is best to seek help.
Good Sleep Hygiene Habits
Try
to establish sleep hygiene habits that suit you and your needs. The following
list of tips may help you:
- Avoid
caffeine, tobacco and alcohol late in the day.
- Eat the
last meal of the day at least 2 hours before bedtime.
- Cut down
or avoid fluids at least an hour before bedtime.
- Avoid
stimulating environments after sunset.
- Engage in
exercise but avoid vigorous activity too close to bedtime.
- Don’t
watch television in bed.
- Establish
a bedtime routine
- Create a
bedroom environment that enhances sleep.
- Go to bed
only if you are sleepy.
- Don’t
worry in bed; try to think relaxing thoughts.
- If you
can’t get to sleep within 15-20 minutes, get out of bed and do a quiet
activity until you’re sleepy.
- Get up at
the same time every day.
- Avoid day
time naps.
- Take a
warm relaxing bath or shower before bed time.
- Give
yourself time to relax before retiring and use relaxation techniques.
Relaxation
Techniques
Relaxation is an important part of
preparing for sleep, but there is no best way – you must choose what suits you.
There are many forms of relaxation therapy & most are easy for you to do
yourself. Progressive muscle relaxation is one useful technique, where you
tense and then relax different muscle groups in turn. Some people find
listening to soothing music or relaxation tapes helpful. A long warm bath or shower with relaxing
aroma oils before bed-time also helps you unwind, so that your mind & body
are at ease, helping you to drift-off to sleep faster.
Spa
Ceylon Sleep Therapy
Spa Ceylon has developed a new range of bath
& body care formulae specifically designed to help you relax, unwind &
soothe your senses - giving you wonderfully peaceful sleep within 15 to 30
minutes after application. The range
combines Ayurveda & aromatherapy to deliver the god given natural benefits
of aromatic herbs to help enrich your life.
Pure
Essential Oils
The secret to the calming action is the
unique combination of organic essential oils of lavender, ylang ylang,
patchouli, lemon & lime – blended to perfection, creating a total sensory
experience for your body & mind.
Best
of Nature
The products are also enriched with
organically grown aloe vera, nutrient-rich virgin coconut oil, avocado, olive
and other herbs to deliver overnight moisturizing hydration, nourishment &
protection to your skin.
The range includes calming bath soak,
bath & shower gel, bath & massage oil, hydrating body butter, body milk,
aroma essential oil blend, body & pillow mist & aromatic natural
candles & travel sets as well.
Check out the Spa Ceylon Sleep Therapy
range and send us your comments to advisor@spaceylon.com or call 5763000 for more details. Spa
Ceylon wishes you a good night’s sleep!
