A decent night's kip starts with a balanced lifestyle and here an expert from The London Sleep Centre shares the three anchors of quality sleep with Vogue.
“Light is the most powerful commander of the circadian rhythm,” says Pedrick. “And the circadian rhythm is also known as the sleep-wake cycle.” To ensure you fall asleep quickly and remain asleep throughout the night, try to take in sunlight in the morning within 30 and 60 minutes of waking. Sunlight is best, but if it’s dark when you wake up, try spending 15 minutes in front of a SAD lamp to recreate the effects of the sun.
“You should aim to eat breakfast within an hour of waking – those who don’t sleep well shouldn’t attempt to fast intermittently as it throws the circadian rhythm off,” says Pedrick. “Finish eating two to three hours before bed to allow your body to digest the food, and incorporate protein and healthy fat into each meal.” If you do have to eat closer to bedtime, eat a carbohydrate-rich meal to support melatonin production – protein is harder on your digestive system, so try to avoid.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
I'm a size 18 & found five dresses from Marks & Spencer, the quality is on pointIF you’re on the hunt for a few summer dresses, look no further than Marks & Spencer. Their stunning range is perfect for dressing up or down, and great if you’re curvy like Christi…
Read more »
Colleagues’ sleep out raises £5,000 for Leyland homelessness charityColleagues and friends ditched their beds and spent a night under the stars to shine a spotlight on homelessness and raise funds for Leyland-based charity KeyUFCharity 💙
Read more »
Cleethorpes Beach won't regain Blue Flag for at least four yearsIt lost the status over water quality concerns
Read more »