Sleep is a pleasant activity because we can relax and restore energy after a tiring day at work. Usually, before going to bed they are taught to prioritize cleanliness, starting with washing their feet and hands, brushing their teeth, and also praying. Every country also does the same tips because cleanliness is the main thing, but these 3 countries have other tips to sleep better.
Chinese foot bath
Soaking in warm water, quoted from Healthline, is indeed able to make tense muscles more relaxed. But if you don’t like soaking your whole body, these Chinese tips can help. Just soak your feet. A relaxed body tends to fall asleep more easily and makes you sleep better. For a more optimal foot soak, the Chinese usually add Epsom salts and aromatherapy oils that are safe for the skin.
The aroma used is usually like lavender or rose oil, this scent also functions to give a sense of relaxation to the brain.
Sauna Like Finland
Interestingly, the number of saunas in Finland is very large, even almost half of the Finnish population. A sauna has become mandatory, even when building a house, where the sauna will take precedence over other developments. Not only is it relaxing for the body, but socially people tend to talk casually while in the sauna. Sauna activities are mandatory for Finnish citizens because they not only make the body relax but also as a place to socialize.
Finns also believe that the sauna can help cleanse the heart and soul, and we can find peace in the sauna. It seems that if it is applied in Indonesia it is not quite right, because our tropical country is already very hot during the day and we prefer to live in cool and cool places.
The Japanese say sleeping on the floor is healthier!
For wibu, you must be familiar with the futon or mattress that is usually spread out before going to sleep, in Japanese anime or movies. The Japanese don’t like the use of cots and think that futons will give a cool effect. And sleeping without a cot is believed to help maintain good posture. It turns out that sleeping habits in other countries are unique and very different from what we live in.
So, which country’s tradition would you like to try?
