Sleep is an important recovery and repair period for the human body, and half an hour before going to bed is a ** health window. Many people often waste this time and waste opportunities. In fact, just doing something simple and beneficial within 5 minutes of bed can greatly improve the quality of your sleep and your mental state the next day. So, how do you spend those 5 minutes? Let's find out.
First of all, it is extremely important to drink 100-200 ml of warm water before going to bed. At night, the body's functions begin to slow down and the flow of qi and blood tends to flatten. At this time, drinking some warm water can not only replenish the loss of water during the day, but also promote the circulation of qi and blood in the body, and prevent the onset of diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, gout and so on. Especially for the "three highs" group, the high-risk group of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and patients with prostatic hyperplasia, drinking a moderate amount of water before going to bed is even more beneficial. However, patients with heart failure and renal insufficiency should follow their doctor's instructions to control their water intake.
After drinking water, you can try gentle massage exercises. Gently rubbing the umbilicus can speed up the return of qi and blood, and regulate the viscera that have endured a day's fatigue; Gently caressing the eye area with the warm palm of your hand can relieve eye fatigue caused by electronics. If you have a habit of soaking your feet, soaking your feet 20 minutes before bed is also a good choice to help promote blood circulation in the lower limbs and relax the whole body.
In addition to a water massage, you can also do some simple stretching exercises. However, it should be noted that the intensity of exercise before bed should not be too large, otherwise it will affect sleep. It is more suitable to stretch and relax some movements, such as bending the body and rotating the neck, which can effectively relieve the fatigue of the day and relax the muscles.
Another important part of bedtime regimen is regulating air quality and room temperature. Open the window for 15 minutes to allow the indoor air to circulate, and then properly control the room temperature between 18-22 degrees Celsius, which will not be too hot to affect sleep, nor too cold to be disgusting. With the above tips, you can ensure that you can sleep with high quality.
It can be seen that these 5 minutes before going to bed seem simple, but in fact they are very effective. Not only can it help relieve the tiredness of the day and prevent many diseases, but it also promotes sleep quality and makes you feel refreshed the next day. Unfortunately, the pace of modern life is too fast and too busy, and many people don't even have time to take care of this short 5 minutes, and they miss a good opportunity for health preservation in vain.
It has been said that sleep is a way of life. Health and happiness can only be reaped if you value rest in your life and balance work and life. I hope that through the introduction of this article, everyone can pay attention to the short and precious 5 minutes before going to bed, and use a simple way to maintain health, so as to have a higher quality of sleep and life. After all, health is the cornerstone of a happy life, and without a healthy body, everything will come to naught. Life is short, so why not take good care of yourself from now on? The way to health is in daily life.