Your ultimate sleep toolkit in 13 steps

DO you struggle to nod off, or always feel tired?
For many of us, a good night’s sleep is the Holy Grail. But while we yearn for better kip, how do we get it?
As part of our Health Kick series, we surveyed around 900 readers and found that almost one in three Sun readers consistently struggle to sleep - either every night (16 per cent) or most nights (16 per cent).
It might come down to the fact 51 per cent of readers are unaware what good sleep hygiene entails, while 35 per cent are unsure.
Kerry Davies, aka The Sleep Fixer (thesleepfixer.com) tells Sun Health it is all about the daily habits that can enhance the quality of your slumber, such as exposure to enough daylight and moving your body.
The nurse-turned sleep-practitioner has been advising people for 13 years and says everyone can be more proactive when it comes to improving sleep.
The first step is to prioritise sleep, considering it is so often sacrificed in the face of work deadlines or socialising.
Kerry says: “I don’t think people consider their sleep to be important or a top priority.
“When we sleep well, everything else becomes easier, which is why I think it should be held in high regard.”
The effects of sleep deprivation are well documented, and can even be fatal.
Kerry warns: “In the short term, you are more likely to put on weight, be irritable, deal with stress less effectively.
“And all those things you’re placing more importance on, you’re probably not doing them as well as if you had a good night’s sleep.
“When you look at the long term, risk of heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s increases.”
Some obstacles to good sleep feel unavoidable - perhaps aches and pains, worries or a partner’s snoring.
But today Kerry shares her tips and advice to improve your sleep. And there is no lavender in sight!
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