How to Sleep at Night with a Cold

Cold and flu season can cause many disrupted nights of sleep. There are a few tips that will teach you how to sleep at night with a cold so that you can hasten your time getting well and experience the rejuvenation you need.

First of all, use a humidifier. This will moisten the air so that your bronchials will be less likely to feel dry. The other tip is to elevate your head. Your head should be elevated by at least two pillows to prevent nasal drainages from leaking into your chest, which will make you cough. Using vapor rubs on your neck and chest area can also help to alleviate nighttime coughing. If you experience bouts of coughing that, only exist at night you may want to see the advice of a physician as something else may be the culprit.

Learning How to Sleep at Night without Sleep Aids

If you have to take sleep aids to go to sleep you may be making your mild sleeping disorder worse. After a few weeks, your body will become dependant upon these medications and your natural Acadian sleep rhythm will be disrupted.

Rather than rely on over the counter or prescription sleep aids, try taking herbal teas that are caffeine free. Avoid taking products that have Kava in them, which is often used for sleep. The FDA has warned that products including Kava can cause liver damage.