@joannechandler5667
Thanks for all of this information! 70 year old lady here. My list for myself includes the cool room, melatonin, sleep in a different room than spouse (this was started years ago when I had a cold; we discovered that we both slept so much better that we never went back to sleeping together), eliminating ambient light, no caffeine after 1 PM, and no electronic devices an hour before bedtime.
@terrymcknight4167
This is near and dear to my heart. In the past I worked shift work and had to learn to cope. A floor fan in the room helps the room feel cooler but also provides a steady drone which helps mask sounds. If the room is quite warm, placing the fan up on something to blow the air across one's feet can really help to cool you down. Light blocking shades were a must for me and worked well. I learned to use soft foam ear plugs to take care of noise, including a spouse who snores, as well as my own snoring. I've been using soft foam ear plugs for 30 years and always get better sleep when I use them. Didn't need to sleep alone after buying a king size bed, plenty of room, plus the ear plugs equals a good night sleep. I have a small amount of wine twice a week but always 4 hrs or more prior to bedtime. No caffeine for 10 hours prior to sleep for me. Found that on a sleep specialists website, however, some people do not need the 10 hours lead time prior to sleep. Finally, no dang blasted TV, especially the news, prior to or during bedtime. Great video! Thanks.
@Cam-wi3tp
I am 64 years old and I can tell you this, in that time, I had ONE morning that I woke up and felt completely rested, full of energy and clarity. Almost a feeling of elation. I felt like I could accomplish anytrhing.The only explanation I have is that I was having a lucid dream just before I awoke. I have practiced trying to replicate lucid dreaming to see if that was the reason, but without luck. Most people I tell this story to, look at me like I am a loon but I remember that day, I will never forget it and if I could wake with that feeling just several times a week, I feel my life would have been much different.
@libbylife7161
I bought a weighted blanket (15 pounds) and my room is cool (59 degrees) and semi -dark. I also drink water before bed. I also started taking my supplements in the morning. I don't have a TV in my room. I do deep breathing exercise and pray and be grateful for life. Thank you for another great video.
@jsstar76
Hi Docs.. you’re almost at 100k subscribers! On the serious side I had a sleep study done and was found to have 70 episodes a night, a scary thought. My Cpap machine has given me new life, sleep better, not drowsy, and I’m alert. It was the best thing that has happened to me, it literally I think saved my life. (Long time subscriber here!)
@Deborah-nf7yr
I absolutely agree that sleeping alone is better for sleep. The movements and snoring keep me waking up. I like cool, dark, quiet room, alone. One exception is that I fall asleep listening to Amazonian rainstorm. Soothing rain falling on leaves and soft thunder. I set it for one hour ( Portal offers it as a free audio ).
@terri.918
I had horrible insomnia for many years due to stomach problems. I started eating gluten free 10 years ago and low fodmap 1 year ago, and those changes in diet have helped me sleep tremendously. I didn’t want to take the Ambien and Zantac that my doctor prescribed, I prefer natural remedies if possible. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedules to make these informative and entertaining videos, you guys rock!
@brianspencer4220
I was 37 when I quit smoking. Up to that point it usually took me 20 minutes to 1/2 hour to fall asleep. After I quit smoking, it now took me about 3 minutes to reach sleep. For the last 24 years I've quit drinking alcohol. During that time that 3 minutes has been shortened to about 1 minute or less. Unfortunately, being an older man. I wake up a couple of times to hit the washroom, but that one minute to fall asleep again is fairly regular. Stay safe & thanks Brian 81
@traceyraybould7863
I am happily married, my husband and i have not shared a bed TO SLEEP for years. Nothing wrong with anything, we just cannot sleep together. Snoring, husband reads deep into the night with light on etc. Just couldn’t carry on with both of us not getting any sleep. Separate rooms FOR SLEEP. Best thing we ever did. Both sleep really well for a good 8 hours. Try it. It’s amazing 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@w.7194
We have a Quality mattress with a partner disturbance partition in the middle of it that is awesome...a fan going on low...window open for cool fresh air...meditate that I am on a gorgeous island suntanning naked listening to the waves...never fails.
@jackkip
I just love you guys. And yes I was watching this on my iPad while laying in bed trying to drift off 😴😴😴
@torgervedeler6949
Excellent suggestions! Another thing I do is this: Sleeping on your side with your head tilted slightly back, almost like you are receiving mouth to mouth resuscitation though with your mouth closed (again, NOT on your back; a contoured pillow helps here). This can open up your airways and make sleep easier. Just make sure you don’t overdue it because that can strain your neck. That works for me, anyway. Results may vary with others, because I’m weird. 🤪
@Lori-zh2hv
Having all tests & trying everything my Dr. prescribed trazodone for me. We realize everyone has a different body system & I really tried low mg but needed more. My health issues are alot & gone through abuse. Thank you for all your videos. Positive listening.
@CanadaMyHome
You are both so very friendly and easy to learn from. Take good care of yourselves.
@CA_Doc
Good info. Thought for sure you’d mention getting exercise during the day to help get better sleep at night. Seems a sedentary lifestyle tends to increase likelihood of dysfunctional sleep.
@cris_miko
Please do an entire video on the science of sleep apnea. I denied having this issue until I was 70 and had an in lab test. I have been using CPAP for 6 months now and it has dramatically improved my life. I does take a lot to get used to and find the correct setting. I don't know what it's like up north but here in the States the sleep docs that will keep working with the patient seem hard to find. Myself, being an annoying engineer, I dug in to all the info and YouTube videos I could find to dial it in. I just had 10 hours of amazing sleep!
@isabelcastillo2394
Good video. Confession time. When we go away on vacation I book the room with 2 queen size beds. I get the best sleep. Cool room is good. I downloaded a Nature Sounds and that knocks me out. I love you guys.
@CanadaMyHome
Aha, you hit on my exact problem with sleeping. It's too hot! At this exact moment it is about -15 °c In Southern Ontario, my heat is off as the whole bldg stays hot enough for some reason. I am wearing a t-shirt and shorts, drinking hot tea. I have a window open for goodness sakes. Thanks guys.😊
@oscararborist
You guys are very likable.
@roseannsullivan1871