Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3087: 10 Ways to Get Healthy Sleep, Naturally by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Deep Restorative Rest
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Aug 17, 2025 Explore natural ways to improve your sleep without relying on medications. Discover how stress, lifestyle, and blue light disrupt restful nights. Learn to reset your circadian rhythm and create sustainable sleep habits. Explore the benefits of relaxation herbs and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Find out how exercise timing can affect your nightly rest. Embrace practical strategies to enhance your overall well-being through better sleep!
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Build A Calming Evening Ritual
- Create a calming evening ritual by dimming lights and turning off screens an hour or two before bed.
- Do relaxing activities like baths, journaling, or reading (outside the bed) to train your body to wind down.
Keep A Regular Wake And Sleep Time
- Maintain a consistent sleep schedule and avoid large weekend sleep-ins.
- Wake within an hour of your normal time on weekends to prevent delayed tiredness and Monday sleep deprivation.
Eliminate Caffeine To Test Its Impact
- Cut out stimulants like caffeine if insomnia is chronic and test eliminating coffee for a month.
- Some people stay wired from even morning caffeine and may find sleep resolves after stopping it.