Good sleep is one of the pillars of health. We can never repeat it enough, but it is as important as diet and physical activity. And serene and peaceful nights require a suitable environment.
Certain objects must therefore be strictly prohibited.
No screen
First of all, as you might expect, screens. All scientific studies show that when we stay in front of a screen, our body has difficulty producing melatonin, the hormone that is in a way the door that opens the way to sleep. Blue light is therefore particularly harmful if you are looking for a deep and restorative sleep! Television, computer, tablet and mobile phone must absolutely be removed. You should consider your sleeping space as a calm and serene place of rest with the minimum: a comfortable mattress. The bed should not be a branch of an office. We remove the possibilities of receiving emails and responding to them as a result. The most difficult thing to remove from the bedroom remains the cell phone because many of us have alarm clocks included in it. It is difficult to ban them absolutely and to be too dogmatic about it. In this case we try to self-discipline (or move towards this solution gradually) by putting an autonomous alarm clock without any other function next to the bed. And in the long term, put your phone in another room if possible, “ recommends Dr. Marc Rey, neurologist. The television, computer or tablet should also be removed from the bedroom, used elsewhere, and then go to bed in a quiet room that is free of them.
No large quantities of trinkets
Other objects must be eliminated to promote good sleep. Knick-knacks in large quantities: an overloaded room does not promote serenity. So no shelves overloaded with souvenirs of all kinds in front of you.
No administrative documents
And of course, no professional or administrative documents: no piles of files (and piles of documents in general) or administrative papers (such as bank statements or tax notices).
What about pets?
Otherwise, apart from objects, pets can raise questions. Having a pet in the bedroom is not recommended if you want to sleep well. However, there are exceptions for people who find this presence reassuring. In this case, if this habit promotes sleep, why not? “, says the specialist. The important thing is your well-being.
Thanks to Dr. Marc Rey, Neurologist and President of the National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INSV).
Source: www.topsante.com
