The Trick to a Better Night’s Sleep
Ever heard of ‘thermoregulation’? If you skipped that science lesson in school, thermoregulation is essentially the way in which humans regulate their own temperature. It is how we stay warm when it is freezing weather and how we naturally cool ourselves down in the blazing sun – it’s one of the many wonderful things that our bodies can do. As humans, our bodies need to stay at around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit to be healthy, regardless of temperature and surroundings. Thermoregulation works to maintain this temperature and keep our bodies happy. So, what has this got to do with wearing socks to bed? Well, your feet and hands are actually essential to thermoregulation and the environment in which they are in has a direct effect on your regulated body temperature when sleeping. This means that when you wear socks, you are influencing your thermoregulation which could be the secret behind a better night’s sleep. If you regularly struggle from hot flushes or night sweats, wearing socks could be a surprising yet effective solution to your sleeping problems. Keeping your socks on throughout the night can provide the essential warmth to your feet needed to maintain a healthy temperature control throughout the night. Furthermore, the National Sleep Foundation says wearing socks in bed is a simple way of telling your brain it is time for rest. Science dictates that cold feet have poorer blood circulation than warm feet, meaning less heat loss through the skin and possibly a higher core body temperature. Therefore, pulling on a pair of sleeping socks for adults will improve blood flow, regulate overall temperature and help your body relax before sleep.
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