Are socks the secret to a good night’s sleep?
People who run hot probably can’t fathom the thought of wearing socks to bed, but according to a sleep specialist, it may be the key to getting a good night’s sleep. Basically, warming your feet cools down your body, allowing you to drift off faster.
“It sounds counterintuitive, I know, but by wearing socks to bed and warming your feet, you may actually lower your core body temperature and fall asleep faster,” said Michelle Drerup, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Cleveland Clinic. “By making your feet warmer, you’re opening up blood vessels to help cool down the rest of the body. So increasing the blood circulation to your feet results in a lower core temperature.”
You also need to keep the room you are sleeping in cool – about 65 degrees, according to sleep experts.
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