Sleeplessness, insomnia, poor sleep health. Whatever you want to call it, it’s hard to deny the exhausting epidemic affecting millions of people all over the world. People, as a whole, are getting less rest and are desperately turning to pills or other aids as a result.
Along with prescription medications and folk remedies, many have incorporated a glass or two of alcohol into their nightly routine to try to catch a few more hours of shuteye. But does this method really work.
Despite what many believe, that nightcap might be destroying the quality of your ZZZs because…
Alcohol makes you fall asleep faster, which some people think is a benefit. But they end up with lower quality rest. [2]
Alcohol changes brain activity during your night spent asleep, resulting in a less restful experience. [1]
There is often an increase in deep sleep in the first half of the night, but people experience disruptions in the latter half. [2]
People who binge-drink generally feel more tired the next day, leading them to drink more to try to fall asleep, creating a cycle. [7]
In a 2011 study, people who drank passionflower herbal tea showed significantly improved rest quality over people who drank a placebo. [11]
Multiple studies have shown taking a warm bath or shower around 90 minutes before bed increases and improves deep sleep. [12]
Reducing exposure to blue light through filters and specially coated glasses can improve your time asleep drastically. [13]
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