With temperatures significantly rising during the summer, many people struggle to sleep in hot conditions. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to manage this issue. Sleep expert James Wilson revealed a very useful trick for sleeping at night during hot summer days. He explained that placing a bottle of lukewarm water at the back of the bed near your feet will help you sleep. He recommended leaving the bottle under your feet for 10 minutes or taking a lukewarm shower before bed to encourage your body temperature to drop.
In addition to this, here are some other tips to help you sleep in the summer, according to The Sun newspaper:
1. **Don’t Eat Too Much Protein**: Sleep expert Dev Gibson advises against consuming proteins before bedtime, noting that they can actually heat your body by increasing your metabolic rate. It’s also better to have smaller meals more frequently; the larger the meal, the more heat your body produces while breaking it down and digesting it.
2. **Spray Water on Your Skin All Night**: Fill an old perfume bottle with cold, icy water and use it to spray your face, neck, and legs to stay cool throughout the night.
3. **Sleep in the Basement**: If possible, it’s always better to sleep in lower levels during a heatwave. This is because heat naturally rises, making it likely that the basement will be cooler.
4. **Try Eggs for Dinner**: Nutritionist Sharon Natoli mentioned that egg whites can be a natural relaxant as they help the body prepare for sleep by producing melatonin, leading to drowsiness.
5. **Use a Wet Cloth**: Place a wet cloth in the freezer for at least an hour before going to bed and use it as a cold compress before sleeping.
6. **Put a Bowl of Water in Front of Your Fan**: If you have a fan in your bedroom, James recommends placing a bowl of cold water in front of it. This helps cool the air flow circulating throughout the room.
7. **Change Your Bed Linens**: Choosing breathable fabrics such as organic cotton or bamboo is a much better option during heatwaves, as they absorb moisture more easily.
