The obvious solution to sleep cool, calm and full-REM is an air conditioner: These modern devices can maintain an optimum temperature environment to sleep (about 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit), they offer beautiful white noise to boot. But even small window units use a lot of energy and make monthly electricity bills. So what is the ecological dream, conscious of their budget to do?
Living in a hot summer without A / C seems impossible, but hey, our grandparents have done all the time! Turns out, they have learned a few things in the process. Read on for some proven strategies to keep yourself cool during the hot nights, sleep in the Heat:
1. Choose cotton
Keep satin ooh-la-la, silk or polyester sheets for the cooler nights. Cotton linens and light-colored and lightweight (Egyptian or otherwise) are breathable and excellent for promoting ventilation and air circulation in the bedroom
2. Not far from the stove
Summer is not the time to invent a very hot pan or roast chicken. Instead, chow down on fresh plates at room temperature (salads are clutch) to prevent the generation of more heat in the house. If the food is hot, fire up the grill instead of turning on the oven. And sharing large meals, to light lunches and small that are easier to metabolize. The body produces more heat after a meat scarf made after a tray of fruits, vegetables and legumes.
3. Indulge your impulses
Need to cool, stat? To relax ultra-fast, apply ice packs or cold compresses on the pulse points on the wrists, neck, elbows, ankles, groin and behind the knees.
4. Get Loose
Less is definitely more when it comes to summer pajamas. Choose a shirt and slacks or soft cotton underwear. Go full striptease during a heat wave is (unsurprisingly) controversial. Some people believe it helps keep them fresh, while others say they are going to sweat natural resources remains in the body instead of being discharged through the fabric. We'll chalk it up to personal preference.
5. Be creative
If you think the fans are just to blow the hot air around, think again! Fans to highlight the windows box to push the hot air, and adjust the settings if the ceiling fan blades in the opposite direction, pulling hot air up and out instead of turning around the room.
6. Fill the tank
Get a head start on hydration by drinking a glass of water before bed. Round and night sweats can cause dehydration, so be sure to H20 in the deposit in advance. (Pro tip: only eight ounces will, unless you are really within three hours of tracks bathroom).
7. Get Low
Hot air rises, to set up your bed, hammock bed or near the ground as possible to beat the heat. In a house on one level, which means that transportation for loft mattress or bed and put it on the floor. If you live in a multistory apartment or house, sleeping on the ground or in the ground instead of up.
8. Refresh
A cold shower takes on a whole new meaning come summer. Rinse under running hot H20 decreases body temperature and rinse the sweat (yuck), so that you can hit the hay feeling fresh and clean.
9. Anime Cold Feet
These 10 little pigs are very sensitive to temperature, as there are many pulse points in the feet and ankles. Cool whole body soak feet (proper!) in cold water before going to sleep. Better yet, keep a bucket of water next to the bed and soak your feet whenever you feel warm all night.
10. Bed Hog
Sleep alone (another good way to stay cool) has its advantages, including plenty of room to stretch. Dozing eagle position in the distribution (IE, arms and legs are not touching each other) is preferable to reduce body heat and allow air to circulate around the body. Adventure in the straw in the sleeping position to keep members are crazy sweat.
11. Sleeping in a hammock
Feeling ambitious (or very, very hot)? Rig a hammock or the creation of a single crib. The two beds are suspended on all sides, which increases air.
12. Camp at Home
Access to a secure outdoor space like a roof, patio or garden have? Practice these skills camp (and stay cooler) pitching a tent and sleep outdoors.