{"id":25958061,"date":"2020-01-16T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakenona1stg.wpenginepowered.com\/10-whit-approved-ways-to-get-better-sleep\/"},"modified":"2024-08-14T06:29:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T06:29:18","slug":"10-whit-approved-ways-to-get-better-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/blog\/10-whit-approved-ways-to-get-better-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"10 WHIT Approved Ways to Get Better Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

You may not be surprised to know that in the U.S., 40 percent of the population gets less sleep they need every night. But did you know that sleep deprivation can lead to major health consequences? When we don\u2019t get enough sleep, our health risks increase and our performance, creativity and even how we look, suffers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to improve your sleep? From daily exercise to dimming the lights before bedtime, the innovators behind Lake Nona\u2019s “wellness home built on innovation and technology” (WHIT) have some ideas to help you catch more Zs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout\nthe home, you\u2019ll find the latest technologies and prototypes that promote\nhealthy living in a real-life environment – like SleepScore’s Sleep Sanctuary\nin the master bedroom. The sleep sanctuary features exclusively curated\nproducts and solutions that not only help people get better sleep, but also\nhelp them track and understand their sleep patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe all\nsleep, every day for our whole life. And during sleep, our bodies recover, our\nminds re-energize, and our wrinkles soften. We wake up energized, refreshed,\nour creativity is enhanced, and our performance improves,\u201d said Colin Lawlor,\nCEO at Sleepscore Labs and WHIT innovator. Lawlor\u2019s team helped create the\nsleep sanctuary at WHIT where everything from the mattress to the curtains are\ncurated to promote better sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bedroom also features lighting solutions that help promote the body\u2019s natural response to the sunrise and sunset. \u201cLight is a nutrient, it is something we internalize, it is something our body reacts to in so many ways,\u201d said Fred Maxik, Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Lighting Science responsible for lighting features throughout WHIT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you\u2019re a night owl or morning person, here are ten suggestions from our experts to help you sleep better this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Bedtime Consistency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep likes a routine \u2014 even on the weekend. Try to get into the habit of waking up and going to sleep at the same time each day and night, even on the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Establish a bedtime ritual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set\naside one hour before lights out for a relaxing nightly routine. Use the time\nto prepare for the next day, meditate or read a book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong> Take a hot bath or shower<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ndrop in your body\u2019s core temperature after you step out of a warm shower or\nbath naturally triggers feelings of sleepiness and tells your body that it\u2019s\ntime for bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.<\/strong> Dim the lights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposure\nto artificial, blue light both before and during sleep suppresses melatonin,\nthe hormone that helps your sleep-wake cycle. Dim the lights and avoid\nelectronic devices including cellphones, TVs and computers at least one hour\nbefore bedtime to prepare for sleep. Installing thick, dark curtains or\nblackout shades can help keep outside light from disturbing your sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.<\/strong> Cool your room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your bedroom should be the ultimate place for sleep, and this includes maintaining the ideal temperature. Anything between 60 and 68 Fahrenheit is perfect for sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Keep it quiet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even when you\u2019re sleeping, your brain is actively listening. Noises in your bedroom can disrupt your sleep. Do what you can to block outside noise and, if necessary, try a white noise machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Exercise daily<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular\nexercise is great for your sleep. Try to exercise in the morning, or at least\nthree hours before bedtime to avoid overstimulation when it\u2019s time for bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.<\/strong> Limit alcohol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although a glass of wine before bed can help you drift off, that same drink tends to disrupt the second half of sleep. If you do plan on drinking, make sure to have your last one at least 3 hours before bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Curb caffeine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine\naffects everyone differently and can remain in your system several hours after\nyour first sip. Try limiting your caffeine to the first half of your day with a\n2 p.m. coffee curfew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.<\/strong> Get sunshine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re feeling a bit tired, it may be time for a healthy dose of Vitamin D, a.k.a. the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D is critical to your body\u2019s physical and mental function and not getting enough can leave you feeling downright sluggish. Luckily, getting a boost of Vitamin D is as simple as getting outside and soaking up some sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned for more tips from our WHIT innovators to help support your daily health and wellbeing. For more information about WHIT and the innovators, visit meetwhit.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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