#trickbraintosleep

They say the best things in life are free.

But for many people, especially urbanites,

getting a good night’s sleep

doesn’t seem to come easy anymore.

Our hectic lifestyles, constant worrying

and stress aggravate the issue even more,

What’s even more worrying is

chronic sleep deprivation can lead to serious

health issues including depression.

Worse, it can literally age you prematurely.

Why? Because when we sleep,

our skin makes new collagen

which is vital for skin health, delaying

the onset of wrinkles and skin sag.

Sleep deprived peeps usually look

tired and in some cases, haggard,

right? I rest my case. LOL.

Common home remedies for sleep issues

Include drinking warm milk BEFORE bedtime.

Eating a plateful of lettuce is

supposed to help, too (now, THAT I have not tried).

Replacing harsh fluorescent lamps

with the softer glow of LEDs. Plus turning

off our TV, handphone, etc, an hour before

turning in are also helpful.

However, recently, I chanced upon a simple

rhythmic technique on YouTube

that worked for me. I was yawning

as I tapped – at 1st try!

Try it out for yourself?

Nothing to lose

… except premature wrinkles?

Here’s the link to the video. Tapping starts at 5:44.

How To Trick Your Brain Into Falling Asleep | Jim Donovan | TEDxYoungstown