Don't underestimate a steady, balanced sleep routine - it can be one of your greatest allies in the war against inflammation. Knocking off at the same time daily isn't just beneficial for smashing the snooze button less. Frequent irregular sleep patterns can potentially disrupt your immune system and high-tail your inflammatory markers. Ample and quality sleep, on the opposite spectrum, braces your immune functions, despite the endlessly buzzing world around you.

Remember that term ‘beauty sleep’? It ain't just a pithy phrase. The general adulting rule for sleep is any range between seven to nine hours every night, even on weekends, to maintain your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. Falling out of that wagon guarantees crankiness and morning blues that don't belong on your Insta-feed.

Food and sleep arguably top the charts of life’s greatest pleasures, unfortunately, clubbing them together isn't a great idea. Tricking yourself into sleep via a full-on dinner might promise majestic food coma, but that comes with a bonus acid reflux ticket that makes your slumber rocky at best.

Alcohol - the deceptively drowsy enemy of sound sleep. A few glasses might get you dozing off fast, but the reward is a broken sleep caused by midnight cock-a-doodles. If feeling well-rested in the morning is your goal, it's a hard pass on that late-night drinking spree.

We get it, your cyber life is astounding, but your bedtime isn’t the place for a digital rave. Keep the screen action for your waking hours. The blue light from electronics is a melatonin killer, making sleep the ever-elusive prey.

Your bedroom isn’t just your midnight throne, it’s your sleep sanctuary. That noisy neighbourhood dog or the improperly drawn blinds aren't just annoying; they are prime guilty of deep sleep theft. Keep a check on your sleep environment and make it conducive to ensuring undisturbed shut-eye.

Even the toughest of us don't sleep stress away. When you're stressed, hormones like cortisol roam wild in your body, making sleep a struggle. Experiment with different relaxation techniques to aid in better sleep and see what works best for you.

Lastly, appreciate coffee for the wakeup call but respect its boundaries. Caffeine loves to overstay its welcome and might continue its riot act even when you're ready to hit the sack. Steer clear of caffeine a good 6 to 8 hours before your bedtime, and you'll thank yourself for that.