THE HOUSEHOLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12804, 7 March 1936, Page 10

THE HOUSEHOLD

SOME WAYS TO LURE SLEEP. METHODS THAT HAVE BEEN TRIED WITH SUCCESS. (By Lydia -Le Baron Walker.)

Those individuals who arc prone to lie awake at- night when they should be sleeping, may be able to court slumber in some of the ways suggested to-day. Each method has been tried and proven successful by others suffering from insomnia. If one method does not create drowsiness, try another. Some persons are affected by one treatment, some by another. All are simple, and miniis medicines. Some methods act as preludes to sleep ' getting the mind in order for it-. Others pertain to physical comforts conducive to slumber. Those who have difficulty in getting to sleep after going to bed arc apt to mull over in their minds the happenings of the day just past, and they arc sure to discover things to worry about. Alost of these things are magnified a hundredfold, and should have a mantle of forgetfulness thrown over them. Kindly thoughts of others arid of -yourself, and a determination to suspend judgment on them and yourself, at least- until day comes, are recommended. Unhappy, thoughts will yield ■to happy, ones if the person seeks with insistence for the latter. They will lull the mind and this is imperative.

Prelude to Sieep. Excitement often drives sleep away. This may (be merely absorbing conversation before bedtime. But whatever it is, avoid it by retiring earlier than you plan to go to sloop. In the

quietness of your own room have a prelude to sleep. It may consist in | reading, working over picture puz- ! hies, or cross-word puzzles, in games ! of solitaire, in doing a bit of embroidery, etc. Anything that lends calm i to your soul will be helpful," so remember your devotions. Prayers of thanksgiving arc especially 'soothing. A thankful heart, is one of the hostmental medicines. I I Bed Clothes. I j Bed clothes that are not too light | nor too heavy are a physical aid to sleep. A tenseness of muscles is caused by the former while chilliness is caused It)' the latter. . Neither is conducive to slumber. Remember to i have sheets that will not pull out at | the foot, especially if you are rest- | less. Rumples and creases arc disturbing, i Quell Light. If light, however little, is disturbing keep the room dark, and guard against being awakened by light creeping in at- dawn. Dark window shades or - draperies are excellent., and ✓a screen to’ shield the eyes from ti e light from an open window. Comforts for Night, Dave a lamp by the bedside, or over the bed, and on a bedside table have books, or magazines -to read should wakefulness prove disturbing during the night. The person who is an habitual poor sleeper should keep a few" biscuit's, by the bed, and a thermos bottlA containing'hot milk. Often a” warm drink and a bite to eat will "soothe the'nerves and lull ' the body into* reidfulness. —Copyright;

One of the -reasons that England is taking ah’ increasingly importnnt i>avt in' world motion Ificture production is Jessie Matthews ( (above), who couples versatility in movie roles with her brunette clmnn.