Tips for a Restful Night Sleep

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   Julie Vallortigara Moderator & Contributor

   <p><inline-mention username="Jes Hojsan" user-id="2107853"/> great video! Thank for sharing.<br/>Yes I am a converted of heating pad, I use one every night. I also use ergonomic pillows for the neck, just one on each side of the bed so I have a good posture at night &#128512; <br/>I stop using my phone or other devices at least one hour before going to bed so my brain is getting the message that soon I will be going to bed. I tend to avoid hot shower or dynamic exercise closer to bed time as it raises heart beat and make me feel hot. I prefer to fall asleep in a cooling environment, that&#39;s personal preference.<br/>Take care,<br/>Julie.</p>

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   Rebecca C Moderator & Contributor

   <p><inline-mention username="Jes Hojsan" user-id="2107853"/> YES, YES, YES - these are terrific tips. I use a pillow almost nightly to ease the pelvis/hip pain I have while resting/sleeping. It works wonders. Also, I do my best to get myself more RELAXED (as you do with a shower) and less stressed nightly about 1/ getting to sleep and 2/worrying about tomorrow. The hot showers tend to exacerbate my inflammation at night, so I tend to stretch, meditate and use yoga a half-hour before bedtime. Thank you for the video! Rebecca</p>

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   Jessica Gama Moderator & Contributor

   <p>Such great tips Jes! I&#39;ve been trying to take a bath every night close to bedtime, which provides the same outcome as the hot shower--relaxes my muscles, relieves some joint stiffness and pain, and makes me sleepy! I also second the recommendation for using a heat pad on hips at night, since it&#39;s often my hip pain that keeps me from falling asleep!<br/><br/><br/>I know sleep is something a lot of us stress about because it can mean the difference between a &#39;good&#39; or a bad day, so I really appreciate this piece! </p>

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