Heat wave: Sleeping through it

Ahhh...  Relief at last!
Photo by Martin At-Amant

Although many people would probably love to sleep through an entire heat wave, that's generally not possible.  However, there are a number of helpful ways to sleep peacefully through at least some of it.

MSN Healthy Living reported on some of these ways.  First off, drinking cold water shortly before bedtime can lower your core temperature.  Just don't drink so much of it that you'll be waking up for other reasons.  

Water can also cool you down via a bedtime bath or shower.  Yet if the bathroom abuts the bedroom, overall humidity can surely increase.  Cold socks is another - er, innovative - idea.  Simply pop your (hopefully clean) socks in the fridge a few hours beforehand, and voila!  Cold feet will ensue (caution: don't try this on your honeymoon).

Ready for more?  Try sleeping low to the floor where the air is cooler.  Better yet: String up a hammock in the basement.  Your sweat glands will thank you for the break in their overheated routine.

Just a few suggestions to help get you through those sweltering nights...  If all else fails, try visualizing glaciers.

Resources

http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/sleep/6-ways-to-sleep-when-its-super-hot#1