Shuteye and sleep hygiene: the truth about why you keep waking up at 3am
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Nobody sleeps the whole night through
This is a common misconception.
Also, waking up a few times per night is not necessarily a cause for concern. The most important thing is how you feel when you get up: refreshed, ready to take the day or confused and unable to function?
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Why we wake up during the night
We wake up at night for many various reasons. Some of them are:
- Having a nightmare
- Distracting loud noises
- Sleep apnoea
- Nocturia (excessive nighttime urination).
However, it is important to let your practitioner know your sleeping habits so that they may analyse whether you have an underlying medical condition.
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Food and drinks that affect your sleep
- Food and drinks that are bad for your sleep: Alcohol, caffeine, sugary-food (chocolate, gummy bears, etc.), spicy and acidic food (jalapeno poppers, spicy Cheetos etc.)
- Pro-sleep food and drinks: Wholegrain cereal and milk, toast with peanut butter, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats.
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Sleep deprivation: Its effects and how to fix it
Sleep deprivation is when one's body does not get the proper amount of sleep it should. Some effects of being sleep deprived: memory issues, the inability to think clearly, weakened immune system.
Ways to fix your sleeping patterns:
- Have a consistent sleeping schedule
- Build healthier habits such as exercising and having a well-balanced diet
- Have a sleeping environment that is free from distractions to allow yourself to relax.
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