On Healthy Living

Many people do not realize the importance of darkness to help them to sleep. We are so used to being in a world that is full of light. Not only is there sunlight but we have lights all around the home. The television, alarm clock and even computer screen emit light into the room.

Our bodies will naturally be more tired with darkness. Have you ever noticed that you seem more fatigued on a rainy day or even during the middle of a movie at the theater? Your body senses the darkness and the mind prepares for sleep.

One of the best things to do about an hour before you lay down at night to rest is to darken your home. If you are watching television, lower the brightness on the TV screen. Turn off the lights in the room. This will allow you to watch your show to relax while your brain gets in gear to go to sleep. You will be amazed at how much easier it is to rest if you use darkness as your friend.

Joyce Priddy wrote this on December 22nd, 2007 and filed it under Healthy Living, Natural Remedies |