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A good and comfotable sleep necessitates cummulative of habits that <\/p>\n
Despite getting the recommended hours of sleep, if you are still tossing and turning, changing sides, flipping pillows to the cold side, or counting sheep to fall asleep, then the quality of sleep may be poor. Let’s take a closer look at what may help you sleep better.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ: Pumpkin seeds for better sleep: A complete guide to their nutritional value and how to add to your diet<\/a><\/p>\n Dr Waseem Ud Din, Consultant Pulmonologist at Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, told HT Lifestyle about the value of sleep hygiene. He elaborated, \u201cSleep hygiene refers to the daily habits and environment that support deep, restorative sleep. It\u2019s not just about getting eight hours, it\u2019s about setting up your body and mind to sleep well. When sleep suffers, everything from focus and mood to immunity can take a hit.\u201d Certain habits help in preparing the body and mind to achieve deep, restorative sleep.<\/p>\n Dr Waseem shared 5 habits that you need to make a note of if you are seeking deep sleep:<\/p>\n 1. Regularly changing pillow covers and bedsheets Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n Catch your daily dose of Fashion<\/a>, Taylor Swift<\/a>, Health<\/a>, Festivals<\/a>, Travel<\/a>, Relationship<\/a>, Recipe<\/a> and all the other Latest Lifestyle News<\/a> on Hindustan Times Website and APPs. <\/p>\n Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!<\/a>.<\/p>\n Catch your daily dose of Fashion<\/a>, Taylor Swift<\/a>, Health<\/a>, Festivals<\/a>, Travel<\/a>, Relationship<\/a>, Recipe<\/a> and all the other Latest Lifestyle News<\/a> on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.<\/p>\n News<\/a> \/ Lifestyle<\/a> \/ Health<\/a> \/ Pulmonologist reveals 5 habits that help improve sleep quality: Change pillow cover, no caffeine and more <\/p>\n See Less <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Updated on: Aug 09, 2025 06:28 pm IST It\u2019s not just about the number of hours, you also…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":71560,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[51440,51439,97,51437,51438,51436,51441],"class_list":["post-71559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health","tag-deep-sleep","tag-habits-for-better-sleep","tag-health","tag-quality-of-sleep","tag-restorative-sleep","tag-sleep-hygiene","tag-sleep-quality"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71559"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71559\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Change](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pillow_1754742980992.jpg\" "\\"Change")
Change your pillow cover to reduce skin discomfort.(Shutterstock) Clean your pillow cover and bedsheets every week to prevent the buildup of dust, sweat, and allergens.These irritants can lead to skin discomfort and sinus problems that interrupt your sleep.Keeping your bedding fresh not only feels better but also helps create a healthier sleep environment.2. Go to bed and wake up at same timeGo to bed and wake up at the same time every day, including weekends.This consistent routine helps regulate your body\u2019s internal clock and improves the quality of your sleep.3. No screen before bedBlue light from phones, tablets, and TVs can disrupt melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep.Turn off screens at least one hour before going to bed.4. Turn your bedroom dark ![\"Turn](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dark_bedd_1754743127930.jpg\" "\\"Turn")
Turn your bedroom dark for restful sleep.(Shutterstock) Keep your bedroom dark, cool, quiet, and clutter-free.Using blackout curtains or white noise machines can further promote restful sleep.5. Avoid caffeine or heavy meals before bedCaffeine can stay in your system for hours.Heavy food may cause gut discomfort that disrupts sleep.Opt for lighter meals earlier in the evening.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754230819_926_story_trending@2x.png\" "\\"\\"\/")
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