During the summer season, you probably know how hard it can be to fall asleep when you’re hot. What you may not know is it doesn’t matter what time of

year it is. During the night, your body temperature increases, and that can lead you to tossing and turning, sometimes while you're in an unconscious state. So, what’s the best

temperature for your bedroom? Between 60-67 degrees is ideal. 

You have on clothes all day long. When you’re in the comfort and privacy of your bedroom, less is definitely more. It’s actually healthier for you to sleep naked.

As a woman, your vagina is able to breathe (which reduces your chances of bacterial and yeast infections). Sleeping naked also regulates your cortisol (stress hormone) levels, balances out your

melatonin hormones, gives you beautiful skin (because it reduces your chances of sweating and having clogged pores) and if you’re sleeping with someone, skin-to-skin contact significantly reduces stress.

Our bodies love discipline. That said, if you’re not on a sleep schedule, you’re sending all sorts of mixed messages. If you’ve been struggling with sleeping soundly, try going to

bed at the same time for a week. We’re pretty confident that you’ll get more rest and feel more energized in the morning. Good health requires a consistent routine.

A lot of us are not eating healthy. That means we’re not getting all of the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. If you’re restless at night, there’s a

pretty good chance that you’re deficient in magnesium, calcium, zinc or all three. Try taking a supplement that has all of them combined. All three nutrients are a natural nerve

relaxant and safer than sleeping pills.

Are you in the habit of sleeping with your television or radio on? If so, when does your brain ever get a chance to get off the radar and rest?

Some people feel like they can’t sleep without noise, but that’s usually not the case. They are simply used to doing it. Try going a few days with silence (or

music without words that’s on a very low volume). You might be surprised by how much you prefer it, once you get used to it.

Exercise is an interesting thing. It can give you lots of energy in the morning and can also help you sleep better at night. That’s because working out reduces

stress which can make you more productive when you need to be and more relaxed when you want to be. If you’re not exercising a few times a week, you’re

honing in on your beauty sleep. Try at least walking for 30 minutes after dinner. You’ll look and feel so much better — both in your bed and out of it!