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Cold Temperatures Improve SleepI don't normally like to 'reprint' an article in my Thoughts but I found this one fascinating as I have been telling my insomniac friends for years that they need to turn down the temperature on their thermostats and possible sleep with a frozen bottle of water next to them. Sounds 'out there', you say? Read on... Cold Temperatures Improve our Ability to Fall Asleep Faster Avoid coffee, maintain a schedule and drink a glass of warm milk are the usual tips for a good night’s rest. But the right room temperature can also play a valuable role in getting a good night's rest. Some researchers have found the ideal temperature for sleep is quite cool around 62 to 67 degrees For some, temps that dip too far below or too far above this range can lead to disturbed sleep. Temperatures in this range help decrease core body temperature that, in turn, initiates getting sleepy. A variety of studies are finding that temperature has a function in many cases of insomnia. Researchers have shown, for example, that insomniacs tend to have higher body temperatures than normal sleepers just prior to bed, which leads to heightened awareness and a struggle to fall asleep as the body tries to reset it's core temperature. A slightly cool room and a lower core temperature are optimal for sleep and relaxation. Anyhoo, most people would say that the above story is just common sense. But in an insomniac's world that is filled with junk science, false claims and out and out lies sometimes common sense is what's called for. Talk at 'cha later!
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