Good NEWWS - Nutrition - Exercise - Water - Wellness - Sleep
Here's a few more sleep more tips we've hear through the years...
-Before you sleep and write down things we don’t want to forget. The evening “brain dump” helps strengthen memory and helps us fall asleep more easily. Keep a pen and pencil next to the bed in case other ideas wake us up mid slumber.
-Turn off non-essential ringers and haptics before sleeping.
-A heavy meal too close to bedtime, especially protein, sends a signal to the brain that we plan to be up for a while.
-The body goes into systems check and repair mode while sleeping, especially during deep REM. As a result of decreased blood flow there can be some stiffness in the morning. A warm shower will help get the blood flowing again and reduce stiffness.
- Favorite sleep science term - Zeitgeber - Sleep/Wake cycles are diurnal, tied to the sun. If we need to sleep during the day, we have blackout curtains and don't peek outside. Once sunlight hits the eyeballs the body thinks it's time to be awake! And don't be surprised if there is a little sleep disruption during full moons, our ancestors found that was a good time to hunt.
Kayaking provides exercise, wellness and sleep benefit. Take healthy snacks like an orange and some water to check all of the NEWWS blocks.
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