14 Tips to Fall Asleep Faster & Sleep Better

[@et551]

Thank you sir. Everything you suggest make a lot of sense.

[@deborahwilson6970]

I added ready made ready made cereals back into my breakfast routine after developing a Vitamin B12 deficiency. Before then, a summer favorite, taken from Pick Up Limes was to allow Plain Yogurt mixed with fresh berries or peaches to sit overnight in my refrigerator. In the morning, I would top that with muesli, pecans and coconut. I have a single prescription I take on waking. Getting in the habit of drinking my 8 oz. of water with that prescription. Lunch is still my main meal of the day.

[@GailJames-q5k]

Thanks for giving good info re:sleep. My average sleep time is 6 1/2 hrs. I’m not pleased with that at all esp. since I’m doing much to promote sleep quality (water, exercise, low caffeine). My chronotype is “bear”. Guess appropriate! Any suggestions?

[@clairespinks2953]

I do this as much as I can. But pls can you advise when I have a night shift, should I nap before the shift & go to bed when I finish in the morning? Or try to stay awake either side to get back to ‘normal’?

[@deborahwilson6970]

I have worked different shift hours. I learned to sleep 3 hours before my night shift and 3 hours after. This allowed me to be awake during "normal" hours on the weekends and the days when I was not working. To spend time with family, and not be tired while working. I often took a college class, no more than one at a time, while I was working.

[@phunkymind23]

I'd also like to suggest blue-light-blocking glasses for your screens, phone settings that reduce app usage and notifications, and the type of bedding you use. I use a weighted blanket and grounding sheets.

[@slaughterking5625]

Plz don’t stop doing this 😢

[@maximshukanov3267]

Doctor, what is the optimal time for physical training? How many hours after wake up? I usually train 2-3 hours after waking up, is it too early?

[@danielpessegueiro6343]

Up

[@danielpessegueiro6343]

I get up and 30 minutes after i workout. It's tough, i dont feel energised

[@voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849]

Great tips

[@4freethinking]

Constant changes in work shifts wreck the possibility to do the ability to have a consistent get up/go to bed schedule.🙄

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

Working rotating shifts can really mess with your health. My dad worked rotating shifts his entire adult life, and died of colon cancer at 53. Do a Google search on “Health Risks of Shift Work” to learn what to look for as far as taking care of yourself.

[@christey123]

What time is a good time to eat sugar? I love having chocolate after dinner but dinner shouldnt have sugar in it

[@Trini2DeBone]

Caffeine actually lasts 12 hours in my system so my last cup has to be around 8:00 a.m.

[@sandiegotri619]

Do you have a study to indicate the 12 hours?

[@Trini2DeBone]

​@@sandiegotri619 I'm unable to fall asleep for up to 12 hours after I've consumed caffeine. Each person's body is different. So that's my experience.

[@gulisur6849]

Hey , excuse my English but i'm a senior in highschool and i'm really close to my SAT's and i really need your help , so my problem is no matter how much i sleep or how early, i still can't get anything done in the day time , i literally tried everything like sleeping at 9 and waking up at 6 or 7 or even sleeping in the day time and again sleeping at 9 i still feel drenched , i really gotta get my grades up it's the only chance i have to change my life and i can't afford staying in this grade again , but i do have a few bad habits though , like don't eat enough i eat like a meal a day , and i don't eat anytypes of greens or nuts and i wake up alot after i fall asleep like when i'm dozing off and fall asleep i wake up and i know ,i feel how much i slept couse i didn't fully fell asleep like i sometimes think that i don't sleeo i just doze off until the morning ,and i also sleep with headphones on bc i'm sensitive to sounds and i'm alittle stressed bc i'm afraid I'll keep on being like this and i hope you'll help me bc there aren't any doctor specially for sleep !

[@juliekane7210]

How come after an afternoon in the pool and being outdoors I still can’t sleep ?

[@vaivaiskoivu]

Hi! Can anyone say why I wake atleast 4 times during night. I’m 26 and healthy weight. I have always suffered chronic insomnia but lately it has been the worst. I always wakeup at 3 - 6 am often 4 times.

[@tashaamey660]

Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine both have theories about certain times of day governing different organs. That could give you a clue about what's going on.

[@Trini2DeBone]

Caffeine actually lasts 12 hours in my system so my last cup has to be around 8:00 a.m.

[@TheSleepDoctor]

Good call!