Applications Flashcards
When can neurological damage to the hypothalamus take place
After surgery
Disease
Tumor
Trauma
Stoke
Old age
What can damage to the hypothalamus cause
Insomnia
What are relaxation techniques
Techniques that help people fall asleep more easily
State the three relaxation techniques
Clearing the mind
Deep breathing
Relieving tension in the body
How do you clear the mind
Set time aside each day to write your worries once they do this they are to try not to worry about it at any other point in the day
How to relieve tension in the body
Visualise each muscle relaxing
Start with feet
Tense muscles for a few seconds then release
How to use deep breathing
Upright position
Closing the mouth
Inhale through nose for 4 seconds
Hold for 7
Exhale for 8
Repeat 3-4 times
How is relaxation technique useful
Rebalance the nervous system
What is sleep hygiene
Cleaning up your environment before sleep
How to improve sleep hygiene
Reduce alcohol and nicotine and coffee
Avoiding late meals before bed
Regular exercise
Avoiding naps
How to improve the physical environment ( bedroom) for sleep hygiene
Darkness
Quiet
Good temp
Comfortable bed
Anything to do with work out of sight out of mjnd