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With rising temperatures, it’s hard to sleep well at night! To avoid insomnia again and to refresh yourself in the evening, here are 8 tips from Dr. Gérald Kierzek, medical director of Doctissimo.
France has not yet experienced a heatwave this summer, but it is already hot enough to be uncomfortable at night. How can you cool down and get a good night’s sleep? Here are the recommendations of Dr. Gérald Kierzek, emergency physician and medical director of Doctissimo.
Take a warm shower
“Take a warm shower before going to bed. This helps cool your body down without causing thermal shock. The drop in body temperature also makes it easier to fall asleep.” explains the doctor.
Maintain good hydration
“Hydrate-you regularly, even at night. To do this, keep a bottle of fresh water near your bed” he adds.
Take care of your bedding
Sleeping in sweaty textiles does not make it easier to sleep. “Use light cotton sheets and avoid thick blankets” recommends our expert.
Circulate ambient air
When it’s not stiflingly hot, you can do without air conditioning. On the other hand, “Create a draft by opening the windows opposite your home, ideally in the evening or at night when the outside air is cooler” recommends the emergency doctor.
Install a fan in his room
“You can also use a fan to circulate the air in the room. Placing a bottle of iced water in front of it will give an extra cooling effect.” says Dr. Kierzek.
Keep the shutters closed during the day
“Close shutters and curtains during the day to keep the heat out.” simply reminds the doctor. By doing it just after airing the house, early in the morning, it helps to keep maximum freshness inside.
Eat light
“Eat light in the evening, favoring foods rich in water such as raw vegetables, fruits and cold soups”. These water-rich foods will also help you stay optimally hydrated.
Refresh yourself regularly
Before going to sleep, after taking a shower, you can still freshen up in order to have the best possible night. For this, ““moisten your body with a mist or wet cloths before going to bed” concludes the doctor. Cool and restful nights await you!
Slideshow: 10 tips for cooling a house without air conditioning