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Health: to fight against insomnia, there are numerous remedies
Health: to fight insomnia, there are many remedies – (France 2)
Present on the 13 Heures set, Friday February 2, doctor and journalist Damien Mascret lists several tips for sleeping better and avoiding insomnia. It is particularly advisable to avoid coffee and screens before sleeping, and to lower your body temperature.
On the set of 13 Heures, Friday February 2, doctor and journalist Damien Mascret discusses the issue of insomnia. According to various studies, stress is one of the main factors. “As soon as there is stress, the brain is awake and prevents us from sleeping well”, he explains. However, insomnia is not inevitable. Among the remedies: avoid coffee in the six hours before sleep. “It takes six hours to eliminate half the coffee you drank”warns the doctor.
Alcohol likely to disturb rest
Sleeping pills disrupt sleep architecture and should only be used occasionally. Alcohol is also likely to disrupt rest. Screens are not recommended either, particularly because of the light they emit. “In the evening, the brain begins to secrete melatonin. (…) It is used to help us fall asleep”, and the screens prevent her from being active, specifies Damien Mascret. To sleep better, lowering body temperature, for example by taking a hot shower, is effective. Darkness in the bedroom is also recommended.
