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October 22, 2012
In Today's Issue
- Fact: Poor Sleep Increases The Risk of Death/ Disease
- How To Cope The Day After A Bad Night's Sleep
- Announcing: Doctor Approved Store Cupboard Remedies that Really Work...
Fact: Poor Sleep Increases The Risk of Death/ Disease
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How To Cope The Day After A Bad Night's Sleep
Dear Reader,
All of us have a wakeful night now and again. You've tried everything... even counting backwards from 300 in multiples of three - a trick that makes it impossible to think about anything else and keep your eyes open - and still you're lying there, while the world sleeps around you. If it isn't bad enough to be robbed of the restful sleep you need, facing that next, incredibly long day is a daunting prospect in the best of times. Here are some smart tips to help you get through that oh-so-long day after a sleepless night.
Go for a walk outside as the movement will stimulate alertness in the brain, and the sunlight gives your body natural cues that promote wakefulness. Don't wear sunglasses to take full advantage of the brightness.
Keep exercise light or moderate, as you're more likely to hurt yourself doing rigorous activities when sleep deprived. Instead go for a brisk walk, use the stairs instead of the elevator, even standing up and stretching on a regular basis during the day will help.
Take a short nap, no more than 25 minutes helps to recharge your mind and body. A longer nap will make you feel even more tired. You might try the intriguing suggestion of Michael Breus, Ph.D. the author of WebMD's sleep blog and advises a nap-a-latte. Drink a cup of iced drip coffee as fast as you can, then take a 25-minute nap and you'll be good to go for the next four hours.
Lighten your load as much as you can. By doing less, you'll be able to keep the quality up without drawing on already tapped resources. Focus on doing what you do well, and forget numbers for today. Holding off on a big decision is also smart - sleep deprived is no way to make a choice, especially a good one.
Caffeine can be your friend, but don't overdo it. Drinking two cups of coffee is enough caffeine to keep you alert, especially if you're a regular drinker of caffeinated drinks, as many people are today explains Jeffrey Durmer, MD, chief medical officer for Atlanta's FusionSleep Center. More caffeine is not better because of the chemistry of the sleep-deprived brain where natural sleep hormones collect throughout the day. Excess caffeine has no impact on this process. If anything, too much caffeine can leave you with the jitters.
This is also true for supplements you can buy without a prescription. While they can increase your focus and ability to pay attention, these products in no way replace a good night's sleep. If you find yourself using them on a regular basis talk with your doctor as you may have an undiagnosed sleep disorder.
Energy drinks, according to sleep blogger Breus, do have a place, but are often likely to do more harm than good. His suggestions for coping after a bad night's sleep are to stay away from all caffeine sources after four in the afternoon so as to avoid trouble falling asleep that night.
Resist the urge for high sugar snacks, that although give you a quick burst of energy burn out quickly too and leave you to crash a short time later... feeling worse than you did to start. This is one of those times where it is so important to understand the benefits of a more balanced diet with lots of protein rich choices like lean meats and nuts. Eating well helps sustain the body and leaves you feeling more alert.
Continues below...
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How To Cope The Day After A Bad Night's Sleep Continued...
The day after a sleepless night, try a salad with grilled chicken or fish and veggies for both your lunch and dinner. For breakfast, plain Greek yogurt and eggs are great choices, but if not readily available, consider fruit - always a good choice as its natural sugar takes longer to digest than table sugar and won't cause swings in blood sugar.
Last, but not least, don't drive. Drowsy driving is behind millions of accidents each year. If you must drive, power nap before you set out, don't wear sunglasses and watch driving in the early afternoon as this is a natural time for an energy dip, and those who haven't slept well the night before will be hurt by this even more.
And limit the make up sleep you get tomorrow to no more than two extra hours. More will not help get your sleeping pattern get back on track. Going to bed extra early can also impact your natural sleeping patterns - try to hold off until about an hour before your normal bedtime.
To your good health,
Kirsten Whittaker
Daily Health Bulletin Editor
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Sources:
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/tired-after-bad-nights-sleep?src=RSS_PUBLIC
National Sleep Foundation:
http://www.sleepfoundation.org
CDC info on lack of sleep being a public health epidemic:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/dssleep/
Jeffrey Durmer, MD, PhD, co-founder and chief medical officer, FusionHealth, Atlanta:
http://www.fusionhealth.com/who-is-fusionhealth/management-team/jeffrey-durmer-md-phd/
Michael J. Breux, sleep blogger, WebMD:
http://www.webmd.com/michael-j-breus
Michael J. Breus, PhD, author, Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Sleep-Doctors-Diet-Plan/dp/1609611330
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