Stay Rested and Refreshed With These 8 Tips For Better Zs

The sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny noses of the season can lead to restless nights. If you notice yourself waking up from allergy symptoms, take a good look at your bedroom: you may need to invest in an air filter or keep pets out. And before you reach for your allergy medication, see if any of these natural allergy remedies help.

Warmer weather can lead to dehydration, which can disrupt a good night's rest. And since we become even more dehydrated during sleep, making sure you're drinking enough water during the day will keep your sleeping self happy throughout the night. If H2O gets boring to you, liven things up with this recipe for grapefruit-infused water.

A cup of warm milk or a bowl of oatmeal may not cut it when the temperatures are rising. Instead, opt for a refreshing option like this Greek yogurt, banana, and almond smoothie. Bananas are a good source of nutrients that help you sleep, like potassium and magnesium, and both bananas and dairy contain the sleep-inducing tryptophan.

What's not to love about a fresh crop of produce? Eating a light, plant-filled dinner that is easier to digest will help ensure that you're not up hours later with discomfort. These seasonal vegetable recipes are a must to make this season!

No matter what the temperature, a cup or glass of herbal tea before bed can help you relax and unwind. Opt for calming flavors like chamomile to soothe you and make a big batch of iced herbal tea to keep in your fridge as the nights get warmer.

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Now that the cold, dreary days of Winter are gone, you can be excused for wanting to spend as much time out and about as possible. But instead of spending too many late nights out, make sure you keep a normal routine. It's easier to have more quality sleep if you aren't disrupting your circadian rhythms by varying your bedtime every night.

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