Depress the nervous system.
Prolong breathing pauses.
Reduce the brain’s ability to react to a lack of oxygen.
In people with sleep apnea or heart problems, this can be fatal. Furthermore, their prolonged use has been associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, cognitive decline, dementia, and falls during the night.
What to do
Avoid self-medication
Prioritize lifestyle changes over medication
Always consult a doctor to address the underlying cause of insomnia
3. Sleeping in an overly warm bedroom
For the body to enter deep sleep, the internal temperature must drop slightly. Sleeping in a warm environment forces the heart to work harder during the night.
This causes:
Increased heart rate
Light and fragmented sleep
Spries in blood pressure
Increased risk of arrhythmias
The heart never truly rests.
What to do
Use ventilation or fans if there is no air conditioning
Choose cotton or linen bedding
Avoid synthetic materials
