Sleep expert shares unusual way to doze off while dealing with holiday heat

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A sleep expert has shared the best ways to doze off in the hot weather, including a rather unusual method.As Scotland looks to be over its short period of scorching weather, many of us will be looking out the raincoats and warmer clothing to prepare for the autumn and winter ahead.However, others will still be counting down the days until they jet off somewhere sunny to enjoy the warm temperatures.Going from cold weather to extreme heats can bring its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep.

While the vast majority of hotels have air conditioning units in the rooms, those staying in self-catering accommodation or hostels may not have the same luxury.

Thankfully, sleep expert Charlotte Corson, a senior health and wellbeing physiologist at Nuffield Health, has teamed up with Avant Homes to provide some top tips on sleeping in the heat.One such tip is rather unusual, and can sound rather counter-productive to people.

This tip is to have a hot drink to cool you down.Charlotte said: "Does a hot drink cool you down? Yes! "This can absolutely sometimes help, particularly if it’s very dry heat so that the additional sweat that’s produced when you drink the hot drink can evaporate! "If it’s humid though, this cooling effect is less effective, so you won’t get the same benefits."Having a tea or a coffee, or even a glass of hot milk can cool you down - but try decaffeinated tea bags or coffee granules, or you might be up for another reason.Charlotte also suggested to keep the curtains and blinds in your room shut during the day to keep the area cool, and having a cold shower or bath before bed.She noted that keeping hydrated and sleeping on your side can cool you down in the night, as