If the temperatures are still really crisp at night, it's not so easy to fall asleep blissfully. Unfortunately, sleeping naked doesn't help at all. But with our 15 tips, you'll get through the night just fine.
1 Ice cube
Just before going to bed, slowly melt an ice cube on each of the two pulse points. The best way to do this is to sit in front of the sink and place your arms in the sink with your palms facing upwards. The effect: at the pulse, the blood flows through the veins particularly close to the surface - and is cooled by the ice. It then cools the body on its further journey.
2 Salt foot bath
Salt also has a cooling effect. That's why a foot bath with salt water helps. To do this, fill a bowl with cold water and dissolve three tablespoons of salt in it. Soak your feet in it for ten minutes and then dry them thoroughly.
3 Don't sleep naked
It sounds tempting to crawl into bed without pyjamas - but it's not a good idea. After all, the body can cool down during the night and you can catch a cold in no time without nightwear. We also lose half a liter of sweat at night.
4 Cold hot water bottle
What works with heat also works with cold: fill a hot water bottle with ice water and place it at the foot of the bed. Nice and cool! Also good: place the cold hot water bottle under your thighs or on the back of your neck. This makes the heat bearable.
5 Electrical appliances off
A TV or PC emits heat even in stand-by mode - so you should banish these devices from the bedroom. If this is not possible for space reasons, they should at least be switched off completely - as should all lamps.
6 Not too much water
Of course you should drink during a hot spell - but not right before going to bed. Because then you may well have to go out again at night and not be able to go back to sleep afterwards. That's why the experts recommend drinking about two liters during the day, preferably peppermint tea or water. And then just a few sips as a bedtime snack.
7 Wet cloth
A damp cloth on your forehead takes the heat out of your body, making it much easier to fall asleep, and if you don't sleep on your back, you can also put the cloth in your armpit. If you find wet and damp wraps unpleasant: A Coolpad does the trick too. This works well on the calves or in the groin area. However, it should only come from the fridge and not the freezer, otherwise there is a risk of local frostbite.
8 Cooling lotion
There are body lotions with mint, aloe vera or Japanese medicinal plant oil especially for the summer. Tonics with mint or lavender are also good. These should also be placed in the fridge before spraying or rubbing on.
9 Take a lukewarm shower
A cold shower in the heat is no good at all - because cold stimulates the circulation, the pores close and you sweat even more than before. It is much better to take a lukewarm shower directly before going to bed so that the heat can escape from the body. A lukewarm bath also helps - even better with lavender, valerian or camomile bath additives.
10 Block out the heat
Fresh air is good for you - but only if it is cool. That's why you should only open the windows in the morning and then keep them closed all day. It's best to darken the windows with blinds or curtains during the day to keep the sun out.
11 Wet socks
Sounds strange, but it helps with the heat at night: soak cotton socks in water, wring them out well and then put them on. This draws heat out of the body.
12 Cool your joints
Before going to bed, hold your wrists under a cold jet of water to cool them down and bring your body temperature down. Incidentally, this doesn't just help at night - you can also use this trick to refresh yourself during the day. Also good: place a bowl of ice-cold water and a washcloth next to the bed and, if necessary, dip the cloth in and place it on your forehead or wrists.
13 Airy comforter
You should definitely cover yourself up, otherwise your body will cool down during the night. A very light blanket, cotton sheet or bed sheet is best. The fabric absorbs sweat well. Some people swear by this tip: if the heat is extreme, wet the sheet in the bath, wring it out very well and cover yourself with it. Other experts recommend putting the sheet or blanket in the freezer until you go to bed, then it will be nice and cold.
14 Light food
Fat or carbohydrate-rich meals keep you awake. Heavy food should be avoided about two hours before bedtime. This is because it sits like a stone in your stomach and prevents you from falling asleep. Alcohol should also be avoided. This is because the substance dilates the blood vessels and makes you even warmer in the heat. A light quark dish or fresh vegetable soup is better for dinner.
15 Don't force anything
If sleep just won't come, it's better to just accept it. It's not a big deal, as we need less sleep in summer anyway because we get enough light. However, if the insomnia lasts longer: Herbal sleep aids are available from the pharmacy.