Excluding the use of special gadgets or air conditioners, what can you do when you can’t fall asleep because of excess heat?

Here are three tips to help you beat the heat indoors, and try bringing your internal temperature down a few degrees.

According to the American Library of Medicine, cooling your hands and feet is an effective method of staying cool during hot times like these, and a shower is a convenient way to test that theory. Of course, you typically shower in the morning, try incorporating night-time showers into your schedule to help beat the heat. This will hopefully bring your core temperature down just long enough for you to fall asleep before getting uncomfortable.

The dry season is clearly not the time for a fluffy blanket or heavy duvets. The choices you make for your sheets can have a big impact on the quality of your sleep too. Choose a lighter, more breathable material this season, like cotton, or linen. Additionally, you may want to explore the mattress market for a more modern cooling option, since older mattresses tend to trap more heat.

It may seem obvious, but nothing ever good happens when you’re dehydrated. Studies have shown that dehydration can lead to poor sleep, since you’ll need to be adequately hydrated to sweat, in turn keeping you cool at night. Focus on maintaining proper hydration during the day and curtailing your intake in the evening. This way, you stand a better chance of making it through the night.