Tips for insomnia and improving your sleep

Tip 3. Get plenty of natural light and some exercise in the day
Exposing yourself bright, natural daylight in the day for about 15 minutes, has been shown help support your circadian rhythm to distinguish the difference between night and day and so help you regulate your sleep patterns so you get used to better nights sleep. The most important environmental factor for regulating the caiman rhythm is light entering the eye as it helps your brain know its day time. As mentioned in previous posts you can also help by avoiding artificial light at night.
For those who like facts, outdoor natural light ranges from 10,000 to 30,000 lux on a clear day. Whereas ordinary indoor light is between 10 to 300, so not nearly bright enough to have the strong influence on the circadian rhythm we want.
Exercise in the day has also been shown to improve sleep quality at night as well as reduce insomnia. Some studies even show its as effective as sleeping pills

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Jeni Briggs is the founder of The Courtyard Osteopaths, a practice she established in Bristol in 1994. With over three decades of clinical experience, Jeni brings authoritative insight and expertise to every article she writes.

As a registered osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council and a Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy, Jeni's credentials reflect her commitment to the highest standards of practice. Her extensive postgraduate training in cranial osteopathy, combined with her eight years working alongside a highly experienced cranial osteopath in Bath, has given her exceptional depth of knowledge.

Jeni specialises in several areas including paediatric care, pregnancy support, and osteodontics - working collaboratively with Bristol's leading orthodontists. This diverse expertise allows her to address complex health topics with clarity and precision.

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