| More elements of a non-toxic bedroom |
- Try to get fresh air into your bedroom. Crack your windows if you can. If the outdoor air is polluted, consider purchasing an air purifier.
- Make your bedroom cozy, but decrease excess clutter as it can be distracting and can also gather dust and allergens.
- Drapes and carpets can be additional places for dust-mites and allergens to thrive.
- Carpets, particularly if new, are also made with a long list of toxic chemicals. If you are considering a remodel of your bedroom, consider leaving out the wall-to-wall carpet and instead use hardwood floors, bamboo, cork or wool carpeting.
- Minimize electrical appliances in your bedroom.
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| Daytime choices can affect your sleep |
- Your diet affects your ability to sleep. Try to eat healthy foods, avoiding refined sugars and late night snacks.
- Being active during the day helps your body prepare itself for sleep. Exercise can help you get a better night’s sleep, but be careful not to exercise too late in the evening.
- Drink plenty of water during the day.
- Minimize your consumption of alcohol, tobacco and caffeine.
- Avoid bringing stressful or distracting activities to bed. Work, TV, food and other pastimes may be best left out of the bedroom.
- Stress can inhibit sleep.
- Adult humans need 6-9 hours of sleep. Make sure to allow adequate time for a complete night of sleep.
- If you are having trouble sleeping, you may want to avoid taking naps or keep your daytime naps quite short.
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