'Sleep nude with just socks on': The Sleep Doctor's suggestion on NBC 'Today' surprises hosts
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dr Michael Breus, a renowned clinical psychologist also known as The Sleep Doctor, joined Craig Melvin, Sheinelle Jones, and Jill Martin on the Friday episode of NBC's 'TODAY' for the 'Sleep on it' segment.
Dr Michael Breus' suggestions on how people can sleep better during the summer had the presenters of the talk show in splits because they were astounded by some of the habits. It should be noted that NBC's 'TODAY' is in the fifth spot on the list of longest-running United States television series. Let's find out some of those surprising but helpful sleeping habits.
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‘Sleeping with no clothes on helps’
Dr Michael Breus stated during the segment that the summer season poses special difficulties for individuals in terms of light and heat. He went on to explain that the body of a person needs to cool down before it goes to sleep, and he made some suggestions, such as limiting their light exposure, using cooling sheets or mattresses, and so on, to bring the body temperature down before going to sleep.
Craig Melvin chimed in to ask, "You also maintain that what you wear and what you sleep on can make a huge difference”, to which Dr Breus said "Absolutely, so in the nude or in pajamas? That's always one of the questions that I get asked. And for people who have trouble regulating their body temperature, I don't have a problem with you sleeping with no clothes on. It actually can be quite beneficial. For some people though, sleeping with no clothes on, you freeze, right?"
Jill Martin pointed out that sleeping with no clothes on makes one feel so exposed but Dr. Breus stated that sometimes it can be a good thing even though that may not necessarily be where one wants to be. Hence, he suggested, "So what I tell people all the time, is that if you get really, really hot, if you're not comfortable sleeping without any clothes on, put a pair of socks on." Craig ended the segment by cracking a joke mentioning that they have learned a lot, maybe even a little too much.
Blackout curtains or eyeshade in the bedroom
Earlier in the episode, Dr Breus recommended that individuals use blackout curtains or turn on dimmer lights in the house after the sun sets and that an eye mask would also be helpful while sleeping. The Sleep Doctor also told the hosts how he found during his research that when people follow a strict skincare routine at night with the bright lights on, their brain thinks it's the morning which is why some struggle with sleep.
So he suggested that people who enjoy skincare do it after dinner, around 6 to 6.30 pm, as there doesn't appear to be as much light on their faces. Dr Breus pointed out that a temperature of 65-68 degrees is ideal for human beings to sleep in before adding that individuals ought to refrain from exercising two to three hours before bedtime because the body needs to cool down before it is ready to fall asleep. He specifically mentioned that individuals should still exercise because it does improve sleep quality.