How much preparation do you do before trying to sleep at night? The steps you take to help you get to sleep and stay asleep are part of sleep hygiene. Our sleep medicine specialist can tell you more.
Dr. Jeremy McConnell at Florida Sleep Specialists offers comprehensive sleep medicine services, including tips on sleep hygiene. He has two convenient office locations in West Bradenton, and Sarasota, FL, to help you sleep well.
What You Need to Know about Sleep Hygiene
There are some important ways you can prepare yourself and your body for sleep. Practicing excellent sleep hygiene can help you build good habits enabling you to sleep well.
An important part of sleep hygiene is creating a bedroom conducive to sleeping well. You should:
- Keep your bedroom as dark and quiet as possible
- Remove distractions including a television, computer, and phone from the bedroom
- Keep your bedroom temperature cool
Next, you should prepare yourself for sleeping by building a ritual that you practice before sleep. You can:
- Try reading or listening to music, to relax your mind
- Take a warm bath to relax your body
- Try meditation to relax your breathing
Next, take steps to make sleep a priority. You should:
- Try to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night
- Go to bed at the same time each night
- Wake up at the same time in the morning
If you are still having problems getting to sleep or staying asleep, you may need an evaluation by a sleep medicine specialist. Sleep disorders, including insomnia, are common, and they can be effectively treated by our sleep medicine specialist.
Want to Know More?
To learn more about sleep hygiene, sleep disorders, and sleep medicine, call Dr. Jeremy McConnell at Florida Sleep Specialists in West Bradenton, FL, at (941) 792-8383, or in Sarasota, FL, at (941) 827-0701. Call today.