Throughout the last 15 years of writing this blog, I have tried to educate. I love to write and I love to teach. I also feel it is important to learn. I personally try to learn something new each day. For me it keeps my mind active. A lot has happened to each of us over this last 15 years. There has been loss- loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of a relationship and even loss of oneself. There also have been gains - as a new birth, a new job and new relationships. This is the ever changing lives we all have. - Life is a twisted ball of yarn ( or threads) as in my case. It is Life on Life’s Terms
As the year ends I have one more thought. What do you eat before you go to sleep ? Eating the wrong snack has potential health implications, but more than that, it could disrupt your sleep pattern or cause digestive issues throughout the night. Do not eat a fatty foods before bed. High-fat foods are bad for your waistline and can harm your sleep. These foods are high in calories and can lead to weight gain, linked to sleep disorders like sleep apnea and snoring. They can also cause digestive discomfort and make it harder for your body to fall asleep. Fatty foods require more work to digest
Try not to have a caffeinated beverage before sleep Caffeine is a powerful stimulant that can have a significant impact on sleep. It works by blocking the action of adenosine, a neurotransmitter that promotes sleep and suppresses arousal. This can lead to increased alertness, improved mood, and better cognitive performance, but it can also make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.
It is hard to say this at this time of the year, but alcohol is not good before sleep. For me , it is easy I will be 32 years sober in June 2026. While alcohol can make you feel relaxed and drowsy, it can also interfere with your natural sleep cycle and cause sleep disturbances. Alcohol is a sedative that can help you fall asleep faster, but it can also disrupt the quality of your sleep
My suggestion are foods high in tryptophan One of the best options for a sleep-friendly snack is foods high in tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes the production of serotonin and melatonin, the hormones that regulate sleep. Foods that are high in tryptophan include turkey, chicken, fish, nuts, and seeds. These foods can help you feel more relaxed and drowsy