Recommended sleeping pillow 1: buckwheat shell pillow
Buckwheat shell pillow is a common pillow in the market. It is filled with tough and unbreakable buckwheat shells, which can change shape with the left and right movement of the head and conform to the curve of the head and neck. Sleeping is very comfortable, supporting the head and neck, without too much pressure, which helps to improve the quality of sleep. Moreover, this kind of pillow is easy to clean and only needs to be dried in the sun regularly.
Sleep pillow recommendation 2: tea pillow
The tea in the tea pillow is not easily broken after special processing. The natural color of tea has the functions of reducing fire, clearing away heat, improving eyesight, calming nerves and calming the heart, and has strong hygroscopicity and taste absorption. Sleeping with a tea pillow and smelling fresh tea fragrance makes it easier to fall asleep, but the pillow core needs to be dried more than twice a month, and the tea fragrance can last for about two to three years.
Sleep pillow recommendation 3: lavender pillow
The faint fragrance of lavender smells very comfortable, which can soothe the corners of the eyes and calm the mood, and has a good effect on insomnia. Lavender pillows are generally not completely filled with lavender, which is too thick, and there are fiber cotton, buckwheat skin and so on. It is usually added to preserve the faint natural fragrance, which has a good effect on improving sleep quality.
Sleep Pillow Recommendation 4: Cassia Pillow
Cassia seed pillow can restore vitality, dredge meridians, promote blood circulation, lower blood pressure and reduce temperature, thus improving the function of internal organs. Its seeds are hard and can massage the points on the head and neck, so it has an auxiliary effect on headache, dizziness, insomnia, cerebral arteriosclerosis and cervical spondylosis caused by hyperactivity of liver yang.
What do you do before going to bed to help you sleep?
1. Walking: Walking calmly for 10-20 minutes will make blood circulate to the body surface and make the skin "alive" after sleeping. After lying down, you don't read books and newspapers, you don't think about problems, your brain activity decreases, and you fall asleep faster.
2. Wash (rub) feet: There is a folk saying that "it is better to take sleeping pills than to burn feet before going to bed", "it is better to take tonic medicine than to wash feet before going to bed", "to protect roots and feet" and so on. Foreign doctors call the foot "the second heart of the human body" and "the pump of the heart", and highly praise the health care function of the foot. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that more than 60 acupoints on the feet are closely related to internal organs. If we can get into the habit of washing feet and massaging feet and toes with warm water (40-50℃) before going to bed every day, we can promote blood circulation, relax muscles and tendons, and restore the balance of Yin and Yang. For the elderly, it has the effect of getting rid of diseases and strengthening the body.
3. Brush your teeth, wash your face and wipe your body: brushing your teeth before going to bed is more important than brushing your teeth in the morning, which can not only remove oral deposits, but also help protect your teeth and help you sleep peacefully; After watching TV, wash your face and wipe your body to protect your skin and make your sleep comfortable and relaxed.
4. Drink a cup of milk with honey: There is an old folk proverb: "Drink salt soup in the morning and honey at night." In other words, drink light salt water early and honey water late. According to the research of foreign medical experts, milk contains l- tryptophan, which can promote sleep. Drinking a glass of milk with honey before going to bed 1 hour is helpful to sleep. Honey helps to keep blood sugar balance all night, thus avoiding waking up early, especially for the elderly who often suffer from insomnia.