Science shows that sleeping in a cold room is good for your health.

When you sleep in a cold room, your body starts to produce an extra layer of fat and also boosts the metabolism, and improves the immune system.

Many people have experienced benefits from sleeping in a cold room. Many have reported that it helps with insomnia, while many others believe it increases blood flow to the brain cells.

What is the optimum temperature for your room?

Studies suggest that sleeping in lower temps - around 62 degrees - can better regulate your sleep cycle. Your body temperature slowly lowers when you sleep, which makes you feel more relaxed throughout the night. It’s like you have a thermostat inside your body. If you get too cold or hot at night, your body works hard to maintain the correct setting.

Finding the perfect comfort level for your bedroom could make the difference between insomnia or a good night’s sleep. Try different temperature settings until you find the one that is best for you.

Sleeping in a cold room helps during pregnancy

The body regulates its internal temperature by adjusting its sweating and metabolic rates, but when you are pregnant, control is more difficult. The increased levels of progesterone, a hormone that regulates the reproductive system, can cause you to be less tolerant of heat. So if you're pregnant and having trouble sleeping, try a cooler bedroom. You don't need to be too extreme. A temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) is recommended.

A colder room can reduce inflammation and pain

In a controlled study, researchers put healthy adults into rooms with varying temperatures. They found that people who slept in cooler rooms experienced less inflammation and pain. The cooler rooms were as cold as 60 F. The study participants wore special sensors that recorded their core body temperature, wrist temperature, and heart rate. The cool temperatures triggered the body’s production of a protein called interleukin, a pro-inflammatory cytokine that has been linked to a variety of health problems, including inflammatory disease, joint damage, and chronic pain.

What is the best way to keep your bedroom cool at night?

The bedroom is the room in the house that gets the most use, and it's also the room that generates the most heat. The most practical way to keep a room cool is keeping the curtains closed through the day and of course, opening the window at night but this isn't always the whole answer.

A ceiling fan or an oscillating fan helps circulate the air around your room.

An oscillating fan can help you maintain a consistent temperature in your bedroom. A ceiling fan also is a smart choice because it can push warm rising air back down from the ceiling, helping increase room temperature. If you're not a fan of the cold, try placing a small fan on your nightstand. That way your body can gradually adjust to the cooler temperature.

Cool mattress topper.

Bedding companies have been capitalizing on this knowledge for years, with "cool-mattress" products designed to lower a person's body temperature and maintain a regular sleep cycle. The logic is sound, and there's plenty of anecdotal evidence that sleeping on sleeping on cooling surfaces helps some people sleep better.

But there's a big difference between sleeping on a cooling mattress pad and sleeping on a cooling mattress topper. The mattress topper sits on top of the mattress, so the person sleeping on it will feel cooler than they would on a standard mattress. But the mattress topper is not a "cool bed." It's designed to work only as a surface to sleep on, with forced-air blowing over the top, not through the mattress.

These other recommendations may be helpful for you to get the best sleep.

There are many factors that contribute to sleep disorders. If you’re having trouble sleeping, check these steps to help you get some shut-eye quickly.

Your bedroom should be completely dark during sleep.

Sound obvious? While most light doesn’t penetrate through your eyelids, even the smallest amount of light can disrupt your sleep. Darkness can be crucial to achieving healthy sleep patterns. If you're having trouble sleeping, consider turning off all the lights in your bedroom–including night lights since they can disrupt your sleep. Make sure your alarm clock doesn't disturb you with any blinking lights so it doesn't distract you unnecessarily.

Alternative methods for sleeping better

There is much talk these days about ways to help people sleep better — from melatonin and lavender teas to smartphone apps. But there's one sleep-related technique that may be overlooked: hypnosis. Hypnosis can help you fall back asleep faster and sleep more deeply.

How hypnosis helps you sleep better.

Hypnosis isn't new. It's been around for centuries, and it's often used in dental offices and hospitals to help patients relax before procedures. These days, it's being used more in health and wellness settings, such as spas and health clubs. But hypnosis isn't just for relaxation. It can actually help treat insomnia and other sleep disorders.

"Hypnosis can help you fall asleep faster, sleep more deeply, and wake up feeling refreshed," says Susan A. DeSena, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and director of clinical neuropsychology at the Georgetown Center for Functional and Sleep Medicine in Washington, D.C. "Hypnosis can also improve your quality of sleep," she adds. "It's not a cure-all, but it can still have benefits."

Hypnosis may also help with treating other sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. Hypnosis may also help with treating anxiety, headaches, chronic pain, and other conditions, according to DeSena. "Hypnosis can be an effective and easy way to help treat sleep disorders," says DeSena. "Good sleep is important for overall health and vitality, and hypnosis can help you get the sleep you need."

A technique called guided imagery can help you relax. Picture yourself in a peaceful setting. If you're having trouble relaxing, try focusing on your breathing. Breathe deeply and slowly through your nose and out through your mouth. You can also practice sleep hypnosis. This method involves listening to a recording that guides you to relax. You listen at night, just before you go to bed. If you're having trouble falling asleep, a sleep hypnosis recording may be just what you need.

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About the author

David Faratian is the principal hypnotherapist at The Cumbria Hypnosis Mindfulness Clinic. He founded Cumbria Hypnosis in 2006 and since then it has consistently been one of the highest-rated and reputable hypnotherapy clinics across Cumbria, South Lakes, and The Northwest. David specializes in a full range of psychological issues and has a dedicated site devoted to each issue. Visit www.cumbria-hypnosis.com