怎样做到起床时就精神焕发呢？

问：毛医生你好，我每天早上起床的时候从来没感觉到休息好，甚至是我已经睡了8,9个小时以后。每次只有在我冲完澡以后才能感觉到有精神，请问有什么方法可以让我在早上起床后就能感觉到能量充沛的去迎接新的一天呢？

A: Quantity of sleep is as important as the quality of sleep. I suggest you review some of the basics:

答：睡眠的质量和睡眠时间的长短一样重要，我建议你参考一下以下几点：

1. Do not eat late. Your last meal should be no later than seven in the evening

2. Do not exercise just before bed. You should engage in no strenuous exercise for at least two hours before bed.

1.不要太晚吃东西，晚餐最好不要迟于晚上7点。

2.不要只是睡前做运动，睡前2小时不要进行剧烈运动。

3. There should be no pets in the bedroom. Sleeping with pets often causes restless sleep.

3. 卧室里不能养宠物，和宠物睡在一起通常休息不好.

4. Is your bedroom energetically sound, clean, and comfortable? Is the bed conducive to restful sleep? Often we think we sleep for eight or nine hours but we actually get very little REM sleep, which is when the body truly rests.

4. 你的卧室足够整洁舒适吗？你的床有助于良好的睡眠吗？通常我们8,9个小时的睡眠只有少数时间是可以让我们的身体得到真正的休息。

After reviewing these, I suggest you add a light meditation half an hour before bed. You might try this sitting meditation: Sit comfortably at the edge of a firm seat with your back erect and your head tilted slightly downwards. Place your arms gently over your lap and breathe slowly, deliberately, and gently. Keep your eyes slightly closed. Do this for 15-20 minutes.

看完了这些条款以后，我建议你在睡前增加半小时的冥想，你也可以尝试静坐冥想：轻轻地低下头，后背挺直舒服地靠在一把牢固的椅子，胳膊轻轻地搭在膝盖上，慢慢的呼吸，眼睛2轻轻地闭着，持续这个动作15至20分钟。1

Additionally, you might try the herbal formulas “Abundant Energy” and “Enduring Youth” by Traditions of Tao to supplement your healthy lifestyle. Of course, discuss with your physician before beginning any new health regime.

另外，你也可以尝试运用道家传统的方法既“能量充沛”和“青春持久”的中医配方来调理达到健康的生活状态。