Possible Causes Behind Poor Sleep

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Getting a good night's sleep is less about trying harder and more about managing your biological triggers that ruin it.

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There are specific light wavelengths in blue light from digital devices that can suppress melatonin.


Exposure To Blue Light

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Research has identified a psychological response where individuals stay up late to reclaim personal time lost during a busy workday.


Post-Pandemic Bedtime Procrastination

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The exact temperature between your body and your sheets can increase the risk of sudden wake-up after sleep onset.

Micro-climates

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Studies suggest that an ultra-processed food diet can directly affect your sleep quality.

Ultra-Processed Foods

Damage To The Delicate Gut Microbiome

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Shifting your wake-up time by more than 90 minutes on weekends creates a state of permanent circadian misalignment.

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Social Jetlag

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There are studies that prove that noise that doesn't wake you up fully can trigger cortisol arousals.

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Ambient Noise

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Exercising within 2 hours of bedtime keeps the core body temperature elevated.

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Post-Exercise Temperature Rise

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Exposure to digital devices before bed prevents the brain from switching to alpha and theta waves required for drowsiness.

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Digital Caffeine

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While a nightcap is popular due to sedative effects, once the alcohol is metabolised by the liver, a spike in excited neurotransmitters happens.

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Alcohol-Induced Insomnia

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