Do you wake up in the mornings feeling stiff and tired? Try these simple tips to wake up to a fresh you in the mornings.

• Sleep early: While it may sound improbable given your hectic schedule, try and hit the bed by 10pm. It is believed that the sleep that you get from 10pm to 12am is more effective than what you get when you sleep later than that.
• Ensure 8 hours of sleep: While a lot of people can do with 6 hours of sleep, experts say an 8 hours sleep is what the body needs. 
• Have a glass of hot milk before retiring to bed.
• Right posture: Its important to have the right sleeping posture that ensures good blood circulation. Improper posture can impair blood circulation and therefore a build up of lactic acid, hence causing stiffness. Some experts believe that sleeping on a side, specifically in a foetal posture is good for the body.
• Stretch: Try some light stretching exercises in the morning to stretch and loosen the stiff muscles.

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