Looking for a way to give a friend or loved one some calm and relaxation? Consider a gift that will up their nighttime sleep routine.
While no sleep product is a replacement for sleep itself, some items encourage good bedtime routines and sleep hygiene, and that can have a big effect on sleep, says Nishi Bhopal, MD, a psychiatrist, sleep medicine physician, and integrative holistic medicine physician in San Francisco.
“Sleep hygiene refers to daily habits that promote good sleep,” Dr. Bhopal says. “It includes things like going to bed and waking up at a consistent time and keeping your bedroom dark and cool. It sounds simple, but these basic things can really have a positive impact on your sleep quality.” Read more…
