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Japan experiences the changing of seasons, known as "Shiki."
During spring, summer, autumn, and winter, as temperatures and weather conditions shift, getting quality sleep through methods tailored to each season can contribute to anti-aging.
Spring
In spring, many people find themselves constantly battling sleepiness rather than insomnia. This is largely due to the warm weather combined with significant changes in their surroundings as the fiscal year turns over, leading to accumulated fatigue.
Even if you're sleepy, going to bed early and oversleeping won't reset your body. To stabilize your sleep rhythm, try taking a 15-minute walk around your neighborhood even on holiday mornings to shake off sleepiness and establish a routine.
Summer
This season brings continuous uncomfortable nights due to heat and humidity. While using sleep mats and pillows that absorb sweat and heat is recommended, it's also crucial to maintain appropriate room temperature and humidity with fans, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers, even while being mindful of electricity consumption, to prevent dehydration and heatstroke during sleep.
Furthermore, using air conditioning can sometimes lead to a condition known as "summer chills." In such cases, try warming up cold areas with socks or a hara-maki (belly band), setting the temperature higher, or changing the direction of the airflow.
Autumn
This is the most comfortable season for sleep throughout the year. Because the weather is so pleasant, it's easy to stay up late reading or watching DVDs. Looking at bright lights like a TV right before bed can make it hard to fall asleep, so instead, try spending your time in ways that are gentle on your body, such as taking a long half-bath, which might have been too hot to do in the summer.
In fact, during this season, your body is recovering from the damage of summer, so quality sleep is essential.
Winter
Above all, take measures against the cold to get quality sleep. If your bed is cold, your warmed body will cool down, making it harder to fall asleep. It's recommended to warm the bed beforehand with an electric blanket or hot water bottle. Be fully prepared to combat the cold.
If you have your own seasonal sleep methods and goods, you're sure to get quality sleep! This contributes to anti-aging.
