Summer sleep guide

Sleep expert Sammy Margo, author of The Good Sleep Guide, gives her top tips to ensure you don't lose sleep this summer. All photos: Thinkstock

NB: If sleeping problems persist you should seek medical advice, and it may be helpful to have iron levels checked. Iron deficient people tend to have more problems sleeping, and a supplement may be beneficial.


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On the plane: Chair sleeping
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<b>Problem:</b> Can't sleep sitting upright
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<b>Solution: </b>Change into cosy, pyjama-like clothing, and have a pashmina 
  or throw to give you an extra layer of warmth as air conditioning can make 
  aeroplane cabins cool.
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Stick to your bedtime routine so brush your teeth and read if that's what you 
  always do. Recline your seat, stretch your legs out in front and use a 
  supportive neck pillow, eye mask and ear plugs.
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On the plane: Chair sleeping

Problem: Can't sleep sitting upright

Solution: Change into cosy, pyjama-like clothing, and have a pashmina or throw to give you an extra layer of warmth as air conditioning can make aeroplane cabins cool.

Stick to your bedtime routine so brush your teeth and read if that's what you always do. Recline your seat, stretch your legs out in front and use a supportive neck pillow, eye mask and ear plugs.