{"id":175,"date":"2022-06-14T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2022-07-15T00:01:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T00:01:26","slug":"4-tips-for-better-sleep-in-summer-from-a-sleep-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drljadam.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/4-tips-for-better-sleep-in-summer-from-a-sleep-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Better Sleep in the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For many, summer is a time for exciting vacations and work-free relaxation. Whether you spend it on a road-trip adventure or beachside reading, the season is bound to be enjoyable! However, that view only applies to the daytime. Warm summer nights often make it difficult to get any shuteye, especially for those with disorders like sleep apnea<\/a>. It can feel like \u201cfun in the sun\u201d comes at the cost of \u201cgloom under the moon,\u201d so to speak. Luckily, your local sleep dentist is here to help. Here\u2019s a summary of why summer can hurt your snoozing and four ways to solve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy Do I Sleep Poorly in the Summer?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple reasons you might sleep poorly this season \u2014 look at the ones below to see if they apply to your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hot Weather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It turns out that the human body takes a while to adapt to changes in temperature. Sleep researchers believe people would sleep better in the summer if there were more time to acclimate. Since there isn\u2019t, the unfamiliar heat can make it harder to fall and stay asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling hot also keeps your body from getting deep sleep (i.e., REM sleep), which gives you the hormones you need for quality rest. Without that deep slumber, you\u2019ll slow down at work, lack energy for physical activity, and feel irritable during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal Allergies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spring and summer allergies can also hurt your chances of good sleep. As they cause symptoms like sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, and breathing difficulty, your body will have trouble relaxing enough to doze off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later Sunsets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another prominent part of summer is the longer daylight hours, further enhanced by daylight saving time. This extra light can make nights challenging because it awakens your body, delaying the release of sleep-inducing hormones like melatonin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat Can I Do About It?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To counteract these factors, apply these tips to your nightly routine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n