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Here are some tips for great sleep , based on Ayurveda

• Sleep with your head to the east , west , or south , if possible , as this promotes a calm , cool energy for deeper sleep , according to the Indian style of Feng Shui called Vastu Shastra .
• Use Bhringraj oil on the soles of your feet and your scalp to deeply relax the nervous system .
• Keep the bedroom as dark as possible , and remove electronics that emit EMF ( electromagnetic frequencies ). This includes computers , TVs , cell phones , and tablets . EMFs disturb brain waves .
• Keep a window cracked to let in fresh air . The good bacteria from the atmosphere freshens and enlivens stale , heated indoor air , promoting good respiratory health .
• Sleep in loose-fitting organic cotton to promote airflow around the body , allowing the skin microbiome to thrive .
• Eat your last meal at least 3 hours before bed and make it light . This will help your body more efficiently detoxify everything it took in during the day , by not having a full belly at bedtime . This will also help with heartburn or reflux if that is an issue .

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