{"id":7749,"date":"2017-03-17T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T09:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centsys.co.za\/5-tips-to-help-you-sleep-better-tonight\/"},"modified":"2017-03-17T09:35:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-17T09:35:00","slug":"5-tips-to-help-you-sleep-better-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centsys.com\/fr\/5-tips-to-help-you-sleep-better-tonight\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Help You Sleep Better Tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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Fact: sleep is good for you<\/b>. It ranks right up there alongside drinking plenty of water and not forgetting your wife\u2019s birthday under the category \u201cthings that will make you live longer\u201d. Getting enough sleep improves focus, helps with stress and yes, it can even increase longevity<\/b> according to some studies<\/a>. The optimal number of hours of quality sleep required depends largely on one\u2019s age and unique genetic composition, but most experts place the figure at between 7 and 9 hours for a healthy adult.<\/div>\n

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It is also important that the sleep you do get is sufficiently deep and restful<\/b> in order for it to be considered beneficial. So-called \u201clight\u201d (or non-REM, stage 1 and stage 2) sleeping, tossing and turning and frequent waking does not constitute quality sleep, and is likely to leave you feeling tired and agitated the next day.<\/div>\n
But, with the mounting pressures and worries of everyday life \u2013 work, money, relationships \u2013 many of us may find quality sleep eluding us and consequently our health and overall performance of daily tasks are affected in a negative way.<\/div>\n
Here are some tried and tested tips for getting a good night\u2019s rest.<\/div>\n

\nTake it easy on the caffeine<\/b><\/div>\n
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Caffeine (the active ingredient in coffee) is a powerful central nervous system stimulant, which means that it has a \u201cperking up\u201d effect, making a person feel more awake and alert. The problem is that, if you overdo it or enjoy coffee too close to bedtime, your CNS will become overstimulated, you\u2019ll become \u201cwired\u201d and find it difficult to \u201cswitch off\u201d and fall asleep. Also, don\u2019t be fooled into thinking that caffeine is only found in coffee. Some tea varietals and even chocolate contain considerable amounts<\/b> of the substance!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\nDo some light exercise <\/b><\/div>\n
The health benefits of exercising have been well-documented<\/a>. From improving cardio-vascular performance<\/b> to burning fat<\/b>, there aren\u2019t too many cases to be made against hitting the gym! But did you know that getting the blood pumping an hour or two before bedtime can actually help you sleep better? Experts caution against exercising too close to bedtime<\/b>, however, as your breathing and heartrate may require some time to return to normal levels.<\/div>\n

\nStick to a sleep schedule<\/b><\/div>\n
Our bodies love routine<\/b>, and severe deviations from our daily schedules have the tendency to jolt the system and disturb our bodies\u2019 equilibrium. Try to go to bed and wake up at more or less the same time<\/b> every day to keep your body \u2013 and mind – happy.<\/div>\n

\nWhen you switch off, really <\/i>switch off<\/b><\/div>\n
This is becoming increasingly difficult to do in a technology-driven and obsessed society. Even when the lights are off, cellphones, tablets and television sets cast their spectral glow and remind us that we\u2019re never truly disconnected from the world. This, as it turns out, is not a good thing. How many of us can truthfully say that we don\u2019t use our mobile devices in bed, checking emails, chatting, playing games, etc.? As difficult as it may be, we need to condition ourselves to completely switch off<\/b> the moment that we get into bed.<\/div>\n

\nStop worrying<\/b><\/div>\n
Because it\u2019s that easy, right? Not quite. Worry is one of the leading causes of not getting proper sleep, and contributes to a plethora of other health issues including strokes and heart attacks, stomach ulcers and, according to some studies, even cancer. Excessive worrying also leads to a compromised immune system, which essentially means that your body lets down its guard. There are plenty of ways to tackle excessive stress such as meditation, exercise and, in extreme cases, seeking professional help<\/b>.<\/div>\n

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We care about your peace of mind! Don\u2019t lose sleep worrying whether your gate motor<\/b> will be there in the morning. Fit a theft-resistant cage<\/b> from the leaders in access automation.<\/p>\n

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