Tips on How to Sleep Comfortably During Summers

Forget the oily skin and sweaty armpits, those can be managed. The worst thing about summer is how tough it is to sleep comfortably during the loooong, hot months. As it is, summer is a draining season and you don’t have much energy for even your regular routine. Having to run your errands or go to work in the heat is bad enough without adding lack of sleep to the equation.

You have surely experienced uncomfortable, sweaty, sleepless summer nights. Beautiful as they are, summer nights are the toughest to get through. There are more mosquitoes and a variety of new insects that come out to play, every surface of the house and bed are warm to the touch, and the heat is so fierce that you wake up several times in the night from dehydration, often drenched to the skin.

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Is there a way to get a good night’s sleep in the summer? Or is it just something you have to man up and deal with for a few weeks? Those living in climates where summer lasts just a month or two can afford not to look for ways to sleep comfortably during summers. However, those living in tropical climates have to deal with summer nights for over four months of the year, with pretty warm weather the rest of the year as well. For the latter, finding a way to get some uninterrupted shut-eye when the sun goes down is imperative. Continue reading

Dealing with Hot Flashes and Night Sweats During the Night

Hot Flashes and Night SweatsNight sweats, or hyperhidrosis, are defined as excessive sweating beyond what is necessary to adequately cool down the body. Night sweats and hot flashes are bothersome symptoms that frequently occur hand-in-hand with menopause. While you may not be able to avoid these symptoms completely, there are several things you can do to help decrease the frequency and severity of hot flashes and night sweats.

Crank the Cold

An obvious solution to dealing with nocturnal hot flashes and night sweats is to turn up the air conditioner. While this may seem like a simple solution, it is not always that easy if there are others in the house. If you don’t have an air conditioner or you have a family who is less than pleased with the chilly nights, consider a fan. Place a rotating fan next to your bed. The fan can help cool down the surrounding air and also helps to circulate the air. Continue reading