When it comes to hydration and sleep, there is a lot of conflicting information regarding what is and isn’t “healthy” for you. You need to drink water and you need to sleep, but when and how much is a point of contention, especially because the two are linked. Drinking too much water can cause sleep disruption, and sleep deprivation can lead to dehydration…..CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING
During sleep, the human body is programmed to slow down regular activities, including urine output. Drinking too much water before bed can cause this programming to be overridden, resulting in sleep issues. According to Healthline, this article explains the benefits and side effects of drinking water before going to bed.
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Benefits.
1. Better mood.
Water deprivation, according to a 2014 study, can have a detrimental impact on your mood, which can alter your whole sleep-wake cycle. A total of 52 people with high (22) and low (30) fluid volume intake were studied. When those who regularly drank a lot of water couldn’t drink as much as they used to, they were less calm and felt less happy emotions. When those who had a low fluid intake increased their water intake, they experienced a rise in pleasant feeling, pleasure, and serenity.
2. Regulates body temperature.
Drinking water before bed can help you sleep by lowering your core body temperature. Your body creates sweat to keep you cool while you sleep. When you go to bed hydrated, your body will have no trouble creating this sweat. Hydration can also help you sleep better by preventing headaches. If you suffer from severe migraines, drinking water before bed will help you sleep better by reducing the severity of migraines that may occur overnight.
3. Detoxification of the body system.
Drinking water, particularly hot or warm water, is a natural technique to aid detoxification and digestion. Warm water improves blood circulation, aids in the breakdown of waste, and stimulates sweat production. Sweating will cause you to lose some fluid during the night, but it will also remove any extra salts or toxins from your body and clean your skin cells. Warm water before bed will keep you hydrated throughout the night and may aid the body’s detoxification process. It may also aid in the relief of stomach pain or cramping.
Drawbacks of drinking water before bed.
1. The most significant disadvantage of drinking water before bed is nocturia, which is a condition in which you wake up numerous times during the night with a strong desire to urinate. Nocturia can cause sleep deprivation, which can have a detrimental impact on your mental and physical well-being. Long-term sleep deprivation has been linked to decreased productivity, falls, and depression, among other things.
2. Another disadvantage of drinking water at night is bedwetting. You may believe that this is a problem that only children have, however many adults also pee on the bed. Stress, illness, or medication can all contribute to this. Bedwetting can be avoided by limiting your fluid consumption for a few hours before bed and emptying your bladder shortly before going to sleep…..CONTINUE READING
