The incredible impact of alcohol on our sleep!
Let's be honest. We've all experienced those restless nights interspersed with sweaty awakenings, nightmares with unlikely scenarios, and periods of intense thirst!
Yes, the nights following a night of drinking are not the best. But why doesn't the sandman come by when you drink before going to sleep?
We've conducted our little investigation for you, so don't fall asleep before the end because we're going to reveal the incredible impact of alcohol on our sleep.
Where did the sandman go?
If alcohol impacts your sleep, it's for a particular reason.
Alcohol acts as a disrupter that alters the amount of melatonin, the sleep hormone, in your body. This disruption will then upset your sleep cycle. The result? Less deep sleep, which is therapeutic for your body, in favor of more light sleep, is the cradle of our dreams and nightmares!
Yes, it is known that it is often during the nights preceded by alcohol consumption that we have the most absurd nightmares that make us sleep poorly! And now you know why!
Alcohol also has other impacts on our bodies, such as:
Dehydration of the body and dry mouth
Migraines
Snoring (sociopathy)
Hot flashes
In short, despite all the preconceived ideas that alcohol can help us fall asleep, it certainly does not allow us to sleep WELL!
Let yourself dream!
It's high time to swap the pea princess for Sleeping Beauty.
Here are our best tips for falling asleep in the arms of Morpheus:
Avoid consuming alcohol before sleeping
Adopt a stable and regular sleep schedule
Relax before bed by reading, meditating, or listening to ASMR
Avoid screens before bed
Drink chamomile tea
Provide an environment conducive to sleep by airing your room for a few minutes before bed
And if you're tired of counting sheep for hours, don't go for a drink! It won't help you sleep properly, on the contrary!
Instead, get out of bed and do something relaxing like reading or meditating! Turning around in your bed will not help you sleep but rather frustrate you.
So get up and do something you enjoy to keep yourself busy and relaxed! You may want to avoid turning up the music at 4 am at home or going out clubbing! We want to avoid having your neighbors on our backs...
You see, insomnia is not so bad! It has been scientifically proven that a 30-minute nap can make up for all the hormonal and immune consequences of lack of sleep.
Sleeping Beauty, beware!
You're now a champion sleeper; if you ask us, Sleeping Beauty better watch out!
You now know the impact that alcohol has on our sleep! And you also learn how to avoid it.
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