Your pre-bedtime ritual is more important than you may realize. While it's common knowledge that getting enough shut-eye is crucial to health, some of the things we do right before bed actually pose serious risks. Many people go to bed with bad behaviors that they don't even realize are bad for them. Cleveland Clinic states that our mission is to educate you so that you can put your health and the quality of your sleep first.
Many people in today's technology-driven society, including myself, spend significant periods of time using electronic gadgets right up until bedtime.
However, studies show that the blue light from these gadgets can inhibit the body's natural production of melatonin, a hormone crucial to the regulation of sleep. Studies have shown that being exposed to blue light before bedtime might cause sleep disruptions and make it harder to wake up the next day.
According to healthline Drinking Coffee or other Caffeinated Beverages Late at Night Many people enjoy a cup of coffee or a caffeinated beverage late at night without realizing that it can drastically disrupt their sleep. Caffeine is a potent stimulant that can linger in the body for hours, impairing sleep onset and duration.
Even though it may seem like a good idea at the time, snacking late at night might have detrimental effects on your health and quality of sleep. Indigestion, heartburn, and other digestive discomforts might make it hard to get to sleep after a late dinner of heavy or high-sugar foods. In addition, eating at odd hours might throw off your body's circadian rhythm, which in turn can slow your metabolism and make you gain weight.
Inconsistent Bedtime: A regular bedtime is a cornerstone of excellent sleep hygiene. Unfortunately, many people's job or social schedules result in disrupted sleep patterns. Insomnia, poor sleep, and daytime drowsiness are all symptoms of a circadian rhythm that has been thrown off by an irregular sleep schedule.
We can all benefit from better sleep and overall health if we take steps to eliminate the potentially detrimental practices we participate in right before bed. Key techniques to encourage healthier sleep include limiting electronic device use, avoiding stimulants in the evening, practicing mindful eating, and sticking to a regular sleep schedule. Focusing on these practices can help us get a better night's sleep and improve our health in general.
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