19th March is World Sleep Day

In celebration of world sleep day we have a number of useful resources to help you gain a better nights sleep.  A good nights sleep is really important for our health and wellbeing.

At Active Cambria we have a number of activities to help us relax and achieve a restful nights’ sleep such as our online Yoga sessions on a Friday lunchtime with Netty.

World Sleep Society recommends the following 10 steps to achieve healthy sleep

1. Fix a bedtime and an awakening time.
2. If you are in the habit of taking a nap, do not exceed 45 minutes of daytime sleep.
3. Avoid excessive alcohol ingestion 4 hours before bedtime and do not smoke.
4. Avoid caffeine 6 hours before bedtime. This includes coffee, tea and many sodas, as well as chocolate.
5. Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods 4 hours before bedtime. A light snack before bed is acceptable.
6. Exercise regularly, but not right before bed.
7. Use comfortable bedding.
8. Find a comfortable temperature setting for sleeping and keep the room well ventilated.
9. Block out all distracting noise and eliminate as much light as possible.
10. Reserve the bed as your sleep space. Don’t use the bed as an office, workroom or recreation room.

Here is a helpful link for relating to Menopause and Insomnia

Menopause and Insomnia