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News Topical, Digital Desk : A good and deep sleep is as essential for our physical and mental health as food and water. However, in today's lifestyle, we unknowingly make some mistakes just before bed that completely disrupt our sleep cycle.
As a result, we wake up feeling tired and heavy. If you also wake up feeling tired, you might be making these five mistakes before bed. Let's learn about them.
Excessive use of digital devices
A common habit these days is scrolling through mobile phones or working on laptops just before bed. The blue light emitted from these screens inhibits melatonin production in our brains. Using a phone not only strains the eyes but also disrupts sleep by keeping the brain active.
Eating heavy food right before bedtime
There should be at least 2 to 3 hours between dinner and bedtime. Eating heavy, spicy, or fried foods right before bedtime puts pressure on the digestive system . This can lead to problems like acidity, heartburn, and indigestion, which can frequently disrupt your sleep. It's best to keep your dinner light.
Caffeine and Nicotine
Many people think that tea or coffee at night will relax them, but in reality, the opposite is true. The caffeine in tea, coffee, and soft drinks is a stimulant that alerts the brain. The effects of caffeine can last up to six hours in the body. Similarly, tobacco or smoking also prevents deep sleep and keeps you awake.
Irregular sleep times
Our bodies operate on a circadian rhythm. If you sometimes go to sleep at 10 pm and sometimes at 2 am, this balance in the body gets disrupted. Without a fixed bedtime and wake-up time, the brain doesn't know when to rest. This can lead to insomnia.
Stressful thoughts or overthinking
Discussing work, future worries, or family disputes right before bed doesn't allow your nervous system to relax. When you engage in stressful conversations, your body remains in fight-or-flight mode, preventing deep sleep.
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