Here are four reasons to cool down tonight.
Sleeping in a cold room with lots of blankets.
Benefits of cold sleeping.
But if the room becomes uncomfortably hot or cold you are more likely to wake up says ralph downey iii phd chief of sleep medicine at loma linda university and one of the specialists treating roy.
The added weight signals the brain to release chemicals like serotonin melatonin and dopamine.
Sleep better even in the winter when i have blankets on to stay warm there are times i wake up too hot and need to cool down.
I hate sweating when i sleep so i ve learned over the years to stick my feet out from the covers to get my body temperature just right.
This is a politically correct way of saying that sleeping in a cold room can help prevent you from getting fat and even help you with your weight loss goals.
Again when your room is set to an optimal cooler temperature the melatonin your body produces will cause your body to store beige fat which contrary to the name helps you burn.
Sleeping under a heavy blanket with the ac going strong has a calmative effect.
Fall asleep more quickly.
They operate as neurotransmitters regulating mood sleep and sensory perception.
If you continue to wake up at night shivering due to the cold room try layering your blankets over your sheets alternating between a thin layer and a thick layer to create more warmth.