14/04/2022
Healthy Ramadan Tip #13: Adjust Your Sleep Schedule.
Sleep deprivation is a common challenge for many of us during Ramadan. This is due to sudden changes to our sleeping patterns and eating habits, which can result in a not-so-favorable health impact.
Not to mention that with lack of sleep, fasting becomes more difficult because your appetite increases. But worry no more! Today I am sharing with you a few tips that will help improve the quality of your sleep, and up your focus during fasting hours.
- Limit your caffeine intake to 1 caffeinated beverage after Iftar (this includes coffee, tea, iced tea, energy drinks, sodas, and such).
- Grab a 20 to 30 mins. power nap! We’re not saying that a mid-day snooze can replace a good night’s rest; however, it is a great way to make you feel more energized.
- Set a new bedtime routine (and stick to it). Even if you decide to sleep a little bit later than usual to enjoy socializing and practicing religious and spiritual rituals, but make sure you follow your new sleeping routine throughout the whole month.
- Follow healthy (and rejuvenating) bedtime rituals, such as:
* Meditation and/or prayer
* Switching off electronics 30 to 60 mins. before your scheduled sleeping time
* Stretching (oh that feels good!)
* Make your room as dark as possible
* Set the temperature to a suitable one (not too hot not too cold)
And with that my friends, I guarantee that you’ll be able to spend the holy month, Ramadan on a good (and healthy) note, and build some great memories with your family and friends !
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