We are going through a major heat wave, characterized by high temperatures, the power of the sun’s rays and the absence of meteorological phenomena that lower the degrees indicated by the thermometer. In this situation, it becomes difficult sleepeven more if we do not have a air-conditioning.
That is why today we recommend an infallible trick that will help you sleep peacefully during the days when the heat will take over our lives. This is essential for people who do not have an air conditioner at home to set the room and make it cooler.
So you can sleep peacefully during the heat wave
If you don’t have air conditionedTry to keep your bedroom cool. Your sleeping area should be one of the most protected against heat waver. In this context, it is recommended to lower the blinds in the hours of direct sunlight and try to look for air currents by opening other windows in the coolest hours, such as at dawn. The most important thing is to close all openings to the outside as soon as the sun rises.
With this trick, you can sleep comfortably during the heat wave without the need for a device that gives you cold air at night. In addition, in case you think it is necessary, we leave you other tricks to complement the one mentioned above:
- Before sleep it is convenient not to do any stressful activity or that involves a rise in body heat, such as playing sports.
- Take a warm shower (not cold, which produces cortisol, a stress-related hormone) and climb into bed feeling better.
- if you can’t sleepit is better that you get out of bed, take a walk around the house, go out to the terrace or garden to get some air or drink a glass of water.
- The sheets, pillows and their covers are very important, since they have a direct impact on the quality of our sleep. Choose cool sheets and keep the thermal sheets.