Is there a link between sleeping patterns and hydration?

Question

Hi doctor,

I want to ask you a few questions. First, how does hydration affect our tiredness? Is it true that drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning can help you feel more alert? How exactly does that work? In terms of the causes of insomnia, where does stress rank? What can mind-clearing techniques help you relax and fall asleep before bed?

Is it true that eating large meals late at night contributes to a lack of sleep? How long should you wait before eating your last meal of the day? What role does caffeine consumption play in poor sleep? Is it true that using smartphones and tablets before bed can reduce the amount of melatonin in your brain? If so, could you explain the science behind how that works? Typically, how much sleep do new parents lose during the first two years of their child's life? Do you have any suggestions for streamlining a bedtime routine? How do irregular working hours, such as night shifts, affect your sleep? How can you fight your internal clock to get the rest you need to do your job during these off hours? When is the best time to serve your children dinner to get them to sleep? How many hours before bedtime do you have?

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

We are constantly losing water in the form of vapor. This causes the body to cool down. Water lost should be replaced. Else, it might cause dehydration and abnormal water balance. Drinking water in the morning will cause flushing of your system and neutralize the acid collected in the stomach overnight. Stress is one of the most important causes of insomnia. Stress does not allow your mind to relax, preventing a person from falling asleep. Do not drink coffee or tea for at least 2 hours before bed. Avoid bringing your laptop and talking on your phone before going to bed. Keep the room dimly lit and any bright light out of the bedroom. If you enjoy music, you could try listening to some soothing music. There should be no television in the bedroom. Set a fixed time at night when you have to sleep and stop doing other work, even if necessary. It is said that people should have a heavy breakfast, moderate lunch, and moderately light dinner. Please have your last meal 2 hours before going to bed. Caffeine releases chemicals that might prevent you from sleeping and keep you awake. This is only momentary because it will affect your sleep cycle in the long run.

"Melatonin concentrations after exposure to the blue-light goggle experimental condition were significantly lower compared to the dark control and computer monitor only conditions," according to the study. Although not statistically significant, the mean melatonin concentration after computer monitor exposure was slightly lower than in the dark control condition." It denotes that the changes are minor and insignificant. The couple and the child determine the timing of sleep. Each night, you might get 2 to 3 hours of sleep. To simplify things, feed the baby regularly and keep them asleep in the early morning hours when your sleep will be the deepest. Our bodies function like clocks and require regular rest. If someone works odd hours for more than a week or 15 days, the clock is reset. Changing odd working hours regularly will confuse the system, causing stress and inability to concentrate. Children must be served dinner between 8.00 and 8.30 p.m., and they may play for at least two hours before bed.

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