January is a time when many people suffer from insomnia and tossing and turning at night. According to research by Cannabotech, searches for topics like "insomnia", "why can't I sleep", "music to help sleep" and "sleeping pills" increase the most in January.

In some countries, people choose to abstain from alcohol and alcoholic beverages in January, called "Dry January". If you participate in this challenge, in a short time, you may have difficulty falling asleep. In Asian cultures and countries that celebrate the Lunar New Year, the month of January before the Lunar New Year is often a busy, anxious time, which can easily lead to insomnia.

According to the UK National Health Service (NHS), everyone should get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night to feel refreshed the next day. However, this is not always easy.

Lisa Artis, sleep expert at The Sleep Charity, recommends a trick to help people fall asleep faster and easier: the astronaut sleeping position, also known as “zero gravity” sleeping. This position, discovered by NASA scientists, reduces stress on the spine, increases blood circulation, reduces inflammation, and provides a more comfortable sleep experience.

Inspired by the position astronauts often have in space, the sleeper needs to raise both legs, head higher than lower body, creating an angle of about 120 degrees with the ground.

This position helps reduce snoring and improve breathing. When you lie on your back, the soft tissues behind your neck or excess fat around your neck can partially obstruct your airway, causing vibrations as air tries to pass through. By elevating your head and upper body, the obstruction is reduced, improving breathing and reducing snoring.

Elevating the upper body reduces pressure on the heart, improves blood circulation, and reduces effort. This position also helps improve digestion and reduce reflux. Elevating the body also helps improve symptoms of back pain and reduces pressure on the spine.

In addition to the astronaut pose, Dr. Lisa suggests soaking your feet in hot water before bed to relieve stress. Gently pressing on acupuncture points on the body, such as the base of the skull or the inside of the wrist, helps stimulate relaxation and support the body.

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