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Sleep Hygiene Practices

Consistent sleep-wake schedule and sleep environment optimization. Research shows sleep quality can influence MS clinical evolution.

Source: Expert Voices: How to Sleep Well with MS (October 2022). Standard components of behavioral sleep medicine.

Ongoing
beginner
Alexa Kane, PhD
Sleep

How to practice

  1. 1Go to bed and get up at same time every day (including weekends)
  2. 2Use black-out blinds or curtains
  3. 3Cut back on fluids 3-4 hours before bed
  4. 4Relax in evening (reading, meditating, listening to music)
  5. 5Avoid screens at least one hour before bed
  6. 6Keep bedroom cool and comfortable

Important for MS: Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting new techniques, especially if you have specific MS-related concerns. Individual responses to techniques vary, and what works for one person may need adjustment for another.

Expert Source

Alexa Kane, PhD - Cleveland Clinic

This technique is recommended by leading MS specialists based on evidence-based research and clinical experience.