For many the thought of summer immediately puts them in a good mood, associating it with hot weather, holidays, sunbathing, the smell of sun lotion, longer days… and the list goes on. For hot sleepers, however, it’s a nightmare.
Spending night after night tossing and turning, covered in sweat in a bed that feels like an oven can certainly rid you of quality sleep, and quality life for that matter. While some people turn into hot sleepers because of disorders or conditions (e.g. diabetes, pregnancy), there are those of us who simply run hot.
Knowing how crucial temperature is for sleep, along with other aspects, it can’t be overlooked. Luckily, there are solutions to help you improve your hot sleeping problem, so you’d finally get good night’s sleep.
Make it Through with Bamboo
Bamboo as a fabric has been quite the trend lately, and it’s no surprise considering how beneficial it is. Sleeping in bamboo pyjamas isn’t only going to keep you comfortable due to the softness but sweat-free too because some of bamboo’s characteristics are breathability and moisture wicking.
Adding thermo-regulation to this, you can be sure these are going to become your favourite pjs as they’d keep your temperature right overnight. All this together makes bamboo hypoallergenic which means your skin is protected too.
Moreover, the variety of bamboo pyjamas is vast nowadays, both in terms of styles and cost, so you can bet you’re going to find something to your taste and budget. If you want to take it a step further, knowing the power of bamboo, look for bamboo bedding and memory foam cooling pillow as well.
Control the Room Temperature
Does your bedroom get plenty of sunshine throughout the day? Thermal blackout curtains are ideal in helping block out the sun, however if you find it to still be too hot for sleep even after using them, you can pair them with thermal blinds.
Sleeping with the windows open may not be the option for everyone which is when a fan comes in handy. On the other hand, the fan might not be enough in cooling the room alone, yet with the trick of placing a bowl of ice cubes in front of it, slowly melting, you’d feel the breeze and snooze.
It’s in the Habits
Do you eat well before you go to bed, and worse, large meals? It’s a habit that can keep you awake at night as your metabolism is working hard to digest the food, so try eating light at least three hours before sleep with preferably lots of fruits and veggies on the plate.
Do you enjoy having cold showers? Well, it’s time to switch them for hot showers as they make the body stay cool for hours which isn’t the case with cold ones. Last but not least, don’t forget to stay hydrated throughout the day!
