Avoid These Before Bed for Better Sleep!

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00:006. Don't eat heavy meals before bed. Eating a heavy meal before bed can cause heartburn

00:05and make it difficult to fall asleep. Try to eat dinner at least two hours before bedtime.

00:11If you're hungry, have a small snack instead of a full meal.

00:157. Limit screen time before bed. As I mentioned earlier, the blue light emitted from screens can

00:21interfere with the production of melatonin, so try to avoid using your phone, tablet,

00:26or computer in the hour before bed. If you must use screens, install a blue light filter app

00:32or wear blue blocking glasses. 8. Don't use your bed for anything other than sleeping.

00:38Your bed should be associated with sleep only, so avoid watching TV, working, or eating in bed.

00:45If you have the habit of using your bed for other activities, it can make it harder to fall asleep

00:50when it's time for bed. 9. Take a nap if you can.

00:54If you have the option to take a nap during the day, go for it.