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Sleep Strategies

Strategy 1

Prop up your upper body at a slight angle

Sleeping at a slightly upward angle will help keep any nasal fluids (e.g. mucus) from pooling and crusting in your sinus and throat, especially if you have have a respiratory illness such as the flu.

Strategy 2

Sip water

Have a cup of water near your bed and try to briefly sip it intermittently throughout the night. That way you won't wake up dehydrated.

Strategy 3

Sleep on your side

Web research reveals that sleeping on your side can be healthier for your spinal alignment in comparison to sleeping on your back or front. Experts also recommend a large pillow between your knees to support your hips. sleepfoundation.org/sleeping-positions/side-sleeping

Strategy 4

Don't drink alcohol at least 1 hour (or even better, 2 hours) before going to sleep

That will give your body time to process all the alcohol. Inebriation causes unrestful, poor quality sleep. nytimes.com/2022/01/25/well/mind/alcohol-drinking-sleep.html

Strategy 5

Maximize outdoor visual exposure

If you have windows in your sleeping room then maximize your visual exposure to the outside. Even when your eyes are closed your body's circadian rhythm / cycle reacts to daylight. Of course try to balance privacy with exposure. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm