{"id":1911,"date":"2022-03-25T16:21:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T20:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/?p=1911"},"modified":"2022-03-25T16:21:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T20:21:25","slug":"5-tips-to-get-better-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/5-tips-to-get-better-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Get Better Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, yet many of us aren\u2019t getting enough of it. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/Disorders\/Patient-Caregiver-Education\/Understanding-Sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increases the risk of health problems<\/a> including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>High blood pressure<\/li><li>Cardiovascular disease<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Depression and anxiety<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at five things you should try if you\u2019re having trouble getting a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manage Stress Levels for Better Sleep <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lux-graves-rUc9hVE-L-E-unsplash-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Woman sleeping.\" class=\"wp-image-1913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lux-graves-rUc9hVE-L-E-unsplash-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lux-graves-rUc9hVE-L-E-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lux-graves-rUc9hVE-L-E-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lux-graves-rUc9hVE-L-E-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It comes as no surprise that higher levels of stress interfere with getting quality sleep. According to the American Psychological Association, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/stress\/2013\/sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">43% of adults reported that stress<\/a> had caused them to lie awake at night within the past month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s not possible to avoid stress completely, you can practice ways to manage your stress levels including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Meditation and breathing exercises<\/li><li>Regular physical exercise<\/li><li>Spending time in nature somewhere like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgconservation.org\/cottonwood-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wake Up and Go to Bed at the Same Time Each Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it can be tempting to sleep in on the weekends, it actually can make you more tired in the long run. Our bodies respond well to routine. If you sleep in on the weekend, you\u2019re more likely to stay up late Sunday night. This means less sleep Monday morning and starting the week off feeling extra fatigued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Screens Before Bed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in the habit of watching Netflix in bed or scrolling through your phone late at night, this could be preventing you from getting good sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The light from our devices can prevent our bodies from releasing melatonin, which is a hormone that helps us fall asleep. Not to mention, much of what we consume on our devices is stimulating and not conducive for rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try putting away all screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime and engaging in a relaxing activity instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Certain Foods Before Going to Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common to get hungry before bed. If you enjoy a late-night snack, just make sure to choose wisely. Avoid foods high in sugar or that contain caffeine. Also, don\u2019t eat anything too spicy or heavy that might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/ent\/throat\/reflux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">give you reflux<\/a> and keep you awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make an Appointment with a Sleep Specialist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried everything to improve your sleep hygiene and still find yourself struggling, it may be time to book an appointment with a sleep specialist. They can help you manage problems like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Excessive daytime fatigue<\/li><li>Heavy snoring or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/other-services\/sleep\/sleep-apnea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sleep apnea<\/a><\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Circadian rhythm disorders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sleep a priority this year. Call <span class=\"company-name \">Spartanburg | Greer ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> for more information or to schedule an appointment today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/considering-sleep-apnea-surgery-lets-talk-about-inspire\/\" class=\"related-post\">Considering Sleep Apnea Surgery? Let&#8217;s Talk About Inspire<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, yet many of us aren\u2019t getting enough of it. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep increases the risk of health problems including: High blood pressure Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Depression and anxiety Let\u2019s take a look at five things you should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1913,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep increases the risk of serious health problems. 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