When you eat too close to bed, it can cause sleep disturbances for a number of reasons. One reason has to do with acid reflux. If you are someone who suffers from GERD, eating too close to bedtime can keep you up at night with stomach distress and a burning sensation in your
throat.
Ditch the Caffeine
This tip may be an obvious one, but even having a cup of coffee in the late afternoon can throw your sleep habits off. If you need an energy boost go for a brisk walk instead, you may be surprised to see how getting out in the fresh air can give you a pep in your
step!
Don't Exercise Too Late
Exercising too late in the day can give you a boost of energy right when you don’t want it. While exercise is important for your overall health, try to exercise in the morning to prevent it from keeping you up at night.
Did you know that 1 in 3 people will have insomnia at some point in their life and that 20-40% of all adults have insomnia in the course of any year? That’s a huge amount of people tossing and turning at night! With this many people suffering from sleep disorders, it’s estimated that sleep problems add an estimated $15.9 billion to national health care costs.
The great news is that there are things that you can do to
take control of your inability to sleep and get a better night sleep each night. By reducing stress, consuming a healthier diet, ditching caffeine, and being mindful of what you expose yourself to such as blue light before bed you could be getting a better night sleep in no time.
