Sleep expert shares best tips to have you snoring away in 'two minutes'
dailyrecord.co.ukDropping off to sleep can sometimes be a challenge, especially when it feels like the more you try to sleep, the harder it is to doze off.The Liverpool Echo reports that a good night's rest is the best thing for both our physical and mental health, as the lack of sleep can affect your mood.
It is not an uncommon issue, however, as 48 per cent of adults aged over 18 say that their lack of sleep has had a negative effect on their mental health, the Mental Health Foundation reports.
Thankfully, one sleep expert has come to the rescue with some tips and tricks.The most common tricks include counting sheep and cutting down on coffee, but there are some more unusual ones that people find odd.Happy Beds have teamed up with Dr Katherine Hall to provide a selection of tips that will help you prepare for bed, with one that could work in just two minutes.Dr Hall's first tip is free and easily accessible to those who possess the ability to do it - it's performing a two-minute headstand.This trick helps circulate refreshed blood to the brain, specifically the master glands - the pituitary and hypothalamus.She said: "It also helps detoxify the adrenal glands to help expel negative thoughts and promote more positive thinking."Practice by supporting yourself against the wall until you gain enough balance and core strength to try a freestanding headstand."Another trick is reading a story before bed to reduce stress.
Dr Hall explained: "Bedtime stories aren’t just for children. Reading a book or telling yourself a fantasy story in your mind helps reduce stress."Choose a niche like mystery, romance, or sci-fi.
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