3 Reasons Why Running a Fan in the Bedroom Can Actually Help You Sleep Better

My house has central air conditioning. I would melt in the sizzling summer temperatures without it. Evenso, there's a fan in every bedroom. I usually turn the thermostat up before we head to bed. As a result, it seldom runs, if at all, during the night. The fans help circulate the air in each room to avoid stuffiness. They also help keep us cool and comfortable so we can sleep better. Read this informative article and find out 3 (more) reasons why running a fan in the bedroom can actually help you sleep better.

Author's Note: Pedestal fans are the best choice because they are the most adjustable. Their height can be lowered or raised, they can be adjusted to blow air exactly where you want it, and they can blow continuously on one spot, or they can oscillate. Pedestal fans also have a wide variety of speeds.

1. Fans Create White Noise That Drowns Out Disruptive Sounds
Dogs barking, sirens blaring, music keeps you awake. Set-up a fan in your bedroom and the white noise it creates can drown out these disturbances. White noise is a low, constant sound
that can actually soothe us. It can help you fall into a deeper sleep, and sleep for longer periods of time.

2. Fans Help Calm Our Sympathetic Nervous Systems
According to Bodybuilding.com, sleeping with a fan blowing on your face in the bedroom has another advantage. The air stimulates your facial hair. These hairs are connected to the sympathetic nervous system. This system revs up your body in times of sudden stress, i.e., the body's "fight or flight" response. After time, the sensors adapt to the stimulation, and your body shuts down the sympathetic nervous system. The results? You'll likely sleep better and in a deeper state.

3. Fans Provide a Constant Air Flow That Can Help Us Breathe Better
Another reason why running a fan in the bedroom can actually help you sleep better is easier breathing. Blow air on your face and it will help keep your airway open. This is especially important if you suffer from respiratory problems such as a mild form of sleep apnea, shortness of breath, or COPD.

Resources
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/best_quality_sleep_guide.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleep/HQ01387
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/healthy-sleep-tips