We all have our own shower routines that work for us, whether you're a cold morning shower person or you prefer a hot shower at night it's a personal choice. However there's one way to shower that could actually benefit you and your health - and also help you doze off easier at night.

If you struggle to fall asleep at night, sleep experts have shared a trick to help you naturally nod off, and it's down to how you shower. They claim that taking a warm shower in the dark, or dim lights may help to improve sleep quality and give you a more restorative sleep.

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The experts suggested it may be because dim lights could help signal the body to relax and wind down, helping people fall asleep more quickly. Dr Allie Hare, a sleep medicine consultant at Royal Brompton Hospital, told the Independent: "Studies have shown that taking a warm shower or bath before bed can help improve sleep quality and reduce time taken to fall asleep. This is likely to relate to the effect of the warm shower on reducing core body temperature, key signal for sleep onset.

"Taking a shower under dim light conditions may also help to signal to the body that it is time for sleep because dim light is a signal for the release of one of the key hormones for sleep, melatonin. Gentle music can also help calm the mind, although some will find the sound of the water sufficiently relaxing in itself."

To echo this, Dr Clare Rooms, clinical lead for Insomnia at Boots Online Doctor noted: "Showers in low light won’t solve severe or persistent sleep issues on their own, but they can be a helpful part of a relaxing pre-bed routine,"

It's not a new technique, as many wellness experts have hailed showering in the dark for years as they say it's a way to 'cleanse the energetic residue of the day and prepare for night, rest or intimacy'.

A sleep expert has detailed six habits to implement before bedtime to help you fall into a deep sleep quickly. Many people struggle when it comes to falling asleep, which can have a profound effect on your day-to-day life.

According to the NHS: "The mental health benefits of good sleep include boosting our mood, reducing stress, and helping with anxiety”. The health service states “everyone needs different amounts of sleep” but, on average, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night.

Lisa Artis, deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity has shared some easy habits to put into practice to improve your sleep routine. Firstly she says you need to follow a routine, adding: “Our bodies thrive on consistency, and keeping a regular sleep schedule wherever possible helps to regulate the body’s internal clock.

"Of course, it’s Christmas, and flexibility is part of the fun - but even small steps, like aiming to go to bed and wake up at similar times most days, can make a difference. If you do have late nights, try to keep them balanced by getting up at your ‘normal’ wake up time and getting earlier nights where you can.”

She also said to create a 'wind-down window’ and she added: "Creating a ‘wind-down window’ 20 minutes before bed is particularly helpful. This is time set aside to step away from screens, dim the lights and gently transition from festive buzz to bedtime calm.

"It’s something everyone in the home can benefit from. Turn screens off - like smart phones and TVs - about an hour before bed. This helps us disconnect from the day.”