Stay Cool

 

For those who wrestle with restless summer nights,
when heat lingers, thick and heavy in the air,
breath grows shallow, skin drenched in warmth,
and the mind pleads—let me sleep.

In this land where air-conditioning is a distant dream,
we cling to whispered breezes through open windows,
to the hum of a weary ceiling fan, a bedside companion,
or nothing but hope beneath the stifling sky.

But if silence cages the wind,
if safety holds the night captive,
let these small mercies guide you—
gentle offerings to ease the heat,
to welcome sleep when it longs to flee.

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The above poem was AI-generated based on a summary of this page.

 

 

 

 

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Sleep Tight—Cool Night

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This page is for those who experience sleepless nights. In the summer, heat and humidity can make breathing difficult, leaving you drenched in sweat. All the time your head is screaming...

 

 "I need to sleep."

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In the UK, most of us do not have the luxury of air-conditioning in our bedrooms; if you are lucky, you might have a ceiling fan or a bedside table fan, or, like me, you rely on keeping the bedroom window open all night. However, you may not be able to open a window because of noise or safety fears, so here are a few simple tips that might make life easier. Here are the key points:

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• Drink a glass of water before you go to bed; this will help you stay hydrated through the night.

• Keep a glass or carafe of water on your bedside table or nightstand, ensuring easy access if you need a drink during the night.

• Do some deep breathing exercises before you go to bed to help you relax.

• To cool your nightwear, put it in a plastic bag in the fridge before bed.

• Use cotton sheets, cotton pillows, cotton pillowcases, and cotton nightwear. Cotton is breathable; it will not cause static and will absorb perspiration.

• Fabric Choice: Use breathable cotton bamboo bedding and nightwear to help absorb perspiration.

• Put wet facecloths or hand towels in a plastic bag in the fridge before bedtime, and then when you go to bed, take them with you to cool pulses on your forehead, wrist, and feet.

• Turn your hot water bottle into a cold water bottle.

• Use a cool mat suitable for both adults and children.

• Sockets are a source of heat; turn them off and unplug them at bedtime.

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