8 Ways to Wreck Your Sleep
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Apr 20, 2019
- 2 min read
Drink Coffee after Dinner
Caffeine alter sleep and maybe you thin kthat you didnt order anything with caffeine but wait you can find it in tea, chocolate, soft drinks, and energy drinks.
Have a Nightcap
Alcohol delays and limits deep sleep, which is important for restfulness, memory, and other things your brain does. It can make you drowsy enough to fall asleep, but it often wakes you up just a few hours later.
Surf the Web
Any artifical light including blue light of phones and television distrub sleep so make sure to turn off screens 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Take a Nap
A small nap after 3 p.m. may alter sleep. So make sure for having no coffee and no nap instead go for cold water with lemon and have a brisk walking instead!
Turn up the Heat
When it is hot it is difficult to fall asleep and moreover it affects the quality of your Zzz's.igh humidity can make it even worse. You need to stay cool to have a good rest.
Eat Before Bed
A little bit may be fine but large meals and snacks may super-charge your metabolism and speed up your brain, which can lead to indigestion and even nightmares. But it doesn’t affect everyone the same way. If you’re a midnight snacker, keep a diary of what happens when you eat late to see if it bothers you.
Take Medication
Some people may need to take their medications at their bedtime but some prescribed and over the counter medications may affect sleep quality. Consult your doctor before stop or changing your medications.
Sleep In
Keep regular hours, and you’ll probably snooze better and for longer stretches. Another good idea: Go for a run earlier in the day. Exercise can be a simple, healthy way to improve your shut-eye.
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