Ventilate the environment for a healthy sleep
It is recommended to ventilate the sleeping place to solve sleep problems such as sleep disruption, frequent waking up and feeling tired when waking up in the morning, which are common in summer months. .
Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Serdal Baysal said that the most common sleep problems in summer are not being able to fall asleep, interrupted sleep, waking up frequently and still feeling tired when you wake up in the morning.
In order to sleep comfortably in the hot summer months, Baysal pointed out that the place where we sleep should be airy. He stated that sheets, pillowcases and quilts should be especially cotton. Emphasizing that especially the elderly, people with blood pressure, heart disease and overweight should use special beds that fully support their bodies, Baysal stated that attention should be paid to the meals eaten in the evening.
He stated that fatty, hot and spicy foods should be avoided at dinner. Baysal emphasized that people should stay away from caffeinated drinks. In addition, he said that one should not sleep within the first 3 hours after eating and that short walks after eating will benefit sleep.
Baysal stated that a warm shower helps reduce body temperature and that a warm shower taken before going to bed will be effective for healthy sleep. he emphasized. Baysal added that airy rooms that do not get sunlight should be preferred for the bedroom.
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