Sleep plays an important role in maintaining overall health, helping the body recover and regenerate energy after a long day of tiring work .
However, the condition of frequently waking up in the middle of the night and losing sleep not only causes fatigue but also affects mental and physical health.
According to research from Yale University (USA), insufficient and shallow sleep can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes and some psychological problems such as depression and anxiety.
Accordingly, there are 3 things that housewives can refer to and do to improve the above situation.
Change bedroom space
Bedroom space plays an important role in maintaining a deep and good sleep. Therefore, housewives need to ensure the bedroom is quiet and airy to avoid waking up in the middle of the night.
Accordingly, light, temperature and noise will be factors that need to be focused on. For example, it is necessary to limit light in the bedroom, especially blue light from electronic devices such as phones and tablets. Blue light is known to be the main cause of disrupting the production of melatonin, an important hormone.
You should use thick curtains and maintain the ideal room temperature from 18 - 22 degrees Celsius to make the room dark enough to help quickly bring deep sleep, avoiding waking up in the middle of the night.
Do relaxation exercises
Stress and anxiety are some of the main causes of waking up in the middle of the night. To reduce stress, doing relaxation exercises like yoga or meditation before going to bed will help keep your mind refreshed.
Eating habits
Daily eating habits also directly affect the quality of sleep. Certain foods, drinks, and lifestyle habits can be the cause of waking up in the middle of the night.
Be careful not to eat too much or be too hungry before going to bed as this will disrupt your sleep. If necessary, have a light snack of easily digestible foods such as warm milk, fruit or wholemeal bread and avoid spicy, greasy or highly acidic foods to avoid disrupting your sleep.
