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Sleeplessness: Feel More Relaxed During Periods

Sleeplessness: Feel More Relaxed During Periods

Struggling with sleeplessness on your period? This can be attributed to hormonal fluctuations, PMS, discomfort, period pain, or other factors related to menstruation. While sleeping like a baby may be slightly farfetched, we can guarantee you a sound sleep when you follow the tips we give in this period times!

1. Sleep – Friendly Environment

A sleep-friendly environment is something that is good for inducing deep sleep.

  • Make your room dark, adequately cold and quiet
  • Don’t use electronic devices before bed
Sleep – Friendly Environment
Sleep – Inducers

2. Sleep – Inducers

There are certain substances that can prove helpful in relaxing you and helping you sleep.

  • Use herbal supplements for promoting sleep – chamomile, lavender, or valerian root
  • Avoid stimulating substances like alcohol, caffeine and nicotine

3. Manage Pain

Having period cramps can interfere with your sleep

  • Regulate your sleep cycle with 6-8 hours of sleep
  • Maintain consistency in sleeping time and waking up time
Manage Pain
Diet

4. Diet

They say β€˜you are what you eat’, and rightly so. There are certain kinds of foods which can help you manage your anxiety-inducing cravings. Including those in your diet might help greatly.

  • Eat a diet rich with complex carbohydrates like whole grains and starchy vegetables
  • Foods rich in calcium such as yoghurt and milk help too

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