Sleeping After Eating, Good or Bad? …

Sleeping after eating is often tempting. Our lives are so busy

Sleep is one of the best gifts that God has given to human beings and many of us waste this gift by not realizing the importance of sleep; I have often seen that, when someone tries to follow a healthy

Lifestyle by exercising regularly or eating well, they tend to take their sleep very lightly by working very late in the night or watching a marathon of their favorite TV shows on weekends. We do not realize that among the healthy lifestyle choices which we want to adopt, restful sleep and a proper sleep routine always tops the list.

It is important to get at least 7 to 8 hours of restful sleep every night; otherwise all other efforts of adopting a healthy lifestyle by exercising or following a good diet are not that beneficial without following a proper sleep schedule. We should make our sleep a priority in our choices of following a healthy life.

You Become Accident Prone if You Don’t Sleep Well

People who do not get sufficient sleep daily, i.e. less than 6 hours, are three times more likely to be involved in an automobile accident.

The most vulnerable people who fall into this category are: commercial drivers, shift workers, business travelers and anyone who works long and odd hours. If you have not had sufficient sleep, then you should avoid driving and operating heavy machinery to be on the safe side.

Cognitive Impairment

Even if we miss one single night of sleep, we suffer from lot of cognitive deficits. A person who suffers from lack of sleep finds it difficult to concentrate on the task at hand, has increased forgetfulness, problems with reasoning and decision-making and lack of alertness during the day.

Many of us tend to feel sleepy after having lunch but we can’t really doze off, especially if we are sitting at office, right? Turns out, taking a short nap post lunch is not a bad thing after all, or so.

People mistakenly associate post-lunch siesta with “lethargy, obesity and fear that it might lead to no sleep in the night”,. “Every religion, culture and even the wisdom of yoga endorses a short afternoon nap” .

In her social media post, the nutritionist further wrote, “If the Bhagvad Gita says that one who doesn’t eat or sleep in moderation cannot achieve yoga, then the Islamic culture says that only devils don’t nap. Ronaldo, amongst the greatest athletes of our times, attributes his performances to the afternoon nap.”

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Thank you?….Napping improves heart health and is known to be good for those who suffer from hypertension. It improves hormonal balance and helps in managing diabetes, PCOD (Poly cystic Ovarian Disease) and thyroid. It also boosts digestion, cures insomnia, improves recovery from workout or illnesses and induces fat loss.

Take a short afternoon nap post lunch.

It is one of the most critical but overlooked aspects of wellbeing. People associate it with lethargy, obesity and fear that it may lead to no sleep in the night but nothing could be further away from the truth. Every religion, culture and even the wisdom of yoga endorses a short afternoon nap.

If the Bhagvad Gita says that one who doesn’t eat or sleep in moderation cannot achieve yoga, then the Islamic culture says that only devils don’t nap. Ronaldo, amongst the greatest athletes of our times attributes his performances to the afternoon nap.

So why must you nap?

Improved heart health, especially good for people with high BP or those who have already done procedures on their heart.

?Improved hormonal balance (Diabetes, PCOD, Thyroid, also classical overeaters)

Improved digestion (IBS, constipation, acne and dandruff)

Improved sleep at night (insomnia, frequent travelers, shaadi goers and jet lag

Improved recovery (from workouts, illnesses)

Improved fat loss (because of all the factors above)

When - right after lunch

How - lie down in the foetal position on your left side .

Length - 10 - 30 mins nap (about 90 mins for the very young, the very old, the very sick)

Ideal time – between 1-3 pm

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Different ways to rest post lunch based on where you are - - If at home, lie down on the bed - If at work, just put your head down on the desk and rest (tell your HR it increases productivity).

?Alternatively, you can doze off on an easy chair and if you cannot do that either, just go to a window and look far away, stare in space and allow your mind to unwind.

It’ll increase your patience

Feeling frustrated? According to researchers at the University of Michigan, who published a study in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, you should probably take a nap.

You’ll be more alert

Whether you’re on a long drive or trying to get through a difficult task at work, napping is a great way to increase alertness if you’re feeling foggy. A NASA study found that after napping for forty minutes pilots were more alert, and a smaller study found that after just ten minutes participants felt more alert.

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Do you take naps? Maybe you should! A good nap can get you out of that afternoon slump, recharge your energy, and leave you more alert and in a better mood. But when, where and how long? Get the secrets to a successful power nap.

Do you get less than the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep each night?

After lunch, do you start to feel cranky and irritable?

Are you bright and alert in the morning, but find it hard to concentrate by the afternoon?

Do you need another cup of coffee or a sugary energy drink just to make it to dinner?

Yes? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, this oldie-but-goodie might be for you: napping. That’s right, naps aren’t just for kids anymore. Research has shown that, even among adults, naps provide many benefits to help you make it through the day.

Benefits of Napping

Increased Alertness: It’ll be easier to pay attention during your staff meeting -- or while driving your forklift -- if you can avoid nodding off or spacing out.1

Attitude Adjustment: After a nap, you’ll be less impulsive and better able to deal with frustration -- in other words, you’ll be in a better mood. Napping kills the crankiness.

Improved Memory: When your computer crashes, you lose data. But when you crash on the couch for a while, it actually helps your memory. A nap can make it easier to recall facts learned earlier that day.

A Creative Mindset: You need sleep to learn new skills and to be creative (that’s when your brain can finally process the info you’ve stuffed into it).

The good news is: a long nap can be similar to a night’s sleep to get you inspired.

Cash Saver: You probably know that energy drinks and too much coffee aren’t good for you and aren’t as good for your brain as a nap, but have you calculated how much money you’d save by replacing costly trips to the cafe with free naps?

How to Nap Smart

Maybe you’ve decided that napping sounds like a plan. If you’re going to give napping a try, do it right. It’s not as simple as nodding off any time you feel an inkling to yawn.

When: Mid-afternoon is best (around 3 PM). Don’t nap too late in the day, or you’ll be wide awake at night and spoil your bedtime routine.

Where: Find a cool, quiet place to doze. Maybe your car during a break, if you don’t want the boss to catch you snoozing.

How Long: You don’t want to wake up in the middle of deep sleep or you’ll be even groggier than when you started. For a short nap, keep it to 20 minutes.5

Note: If you still plan on supplementing your nap with a cup of coffee, drink it before you nod off. It takes time for caffeine to activate, and it will likely kick in right as you wake up from a short snooze.

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