Sleep is an important recovery mechanism of the human body, we all know the importance of sleep, having a good sleep is everyone's wish, but the reality often backfires, insomnia plagues nearly 400 million people in China, what bad habits cause us insomnia? 6 bad habits before bed, see how many you hit.
Review the work
Many people are accustomed to reminiscing about the day's life before going to bed, and even repeatedly remind themselves that "you must sleep well today", but the result is often the opposite and it is difficult to sleep. If you want to review today and plan for tomorrow, it is good to record these things before 9 o'clock, and then go to bed.
Play with your phone
Studies have shown that as long as people use their smartphones for 20 minutes after 9 p.m., they can significantly increase fatigue levels and even affect their concentration at work the next day. So avoiding swiping your phone before bed is really effective.
Watch movies and TV shows
11 p.m. 6 a.m. is the ** sleep time, in order to ensure a good night's sleep, it is good to go to bed before 11 o'clock**. Therefore, try to avoid being too excited after 9 p.m., especially don't watch movies and TV shows with tense plots, and don't do karaoke, mahjong and other activities that make the cerebral cortex more active.
Drink plenty of water
Don't drink plenty of water before going to bed, especially if you are prone to waking up at night, otherwise getting up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet will interfere with sleep. Many people have the habit of drinking milk at night, so in order to avoid waking up at night, you can drink it a little earlier. Although drinking alcohol before going to bed can make people fall asleep quickly, it keeps the sleep condition in the light sleep period, which seriously affects the sleep effect.
Strenuous exercise
Moderate exercise can help you sleep, but try to finish your workout by 9 p.m. Do not do strenuous exercise such as running, playing ball, and dancing 1 or 2 hours before going to bed, otherwise it will put the brain in a state of excitement, although it feels easy to fall asleep, but it will affect the quality of sleep.
Late-night supper
A number of studies have proven that a comfortable and smooth stomach can ensure a good night's sleep. Therefore, do not eat two hours before bedtime, so as not to increase the secretion of gastric acid and put more burden on the stomach. If you're feeling particularly hungry just before bedtime, eat a lighter meal, such as a slice of whole-wheat bread.