Tips to get to sleep when it's too hot!
How to get to sleep when it's too hot!! 13 of the best tips Article at a glance If you are having trouble falling asleep as it gets hotter, you are not alone. Studies have shown that sleeping in the heat can actually increase cortisol (stress hormone) levels and contribute to sleeping difficulty. Try out some of these tips to stay cool and calm and fall asleep and stay asleep for the rest that your body and mind needs. Now that Spring has sprung, and the hotter weather is on the way you might be finding it harder to get a good night's sleep! The Australian summer can affect your sleep quality, which may have the knock-on negative effect of health problems that sleep loss creates. Sit tight - as we will discuss some pro tips on how to cool down and sleep better. HOW IS SLEEP AFFECTED BY HEAT? Before we get into the ways to improve sleep, it's good to know what your body needs to fall restfully to sleep. Your body's core temperature has to drop. A...