I have sleep disturbances during periods but my day doesn’t go without coffee! What to do ?

by Huda Shaikh on Aug 8, 2023

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Seemachaudhary asked 241 days ago

I have sleep disturbances during periods but my day doesn’t go without coffee! What to do ?

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NutritionistHudaShaikh

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Hi there, I hope you are well. Here are a few tips that you can follow up optimise your sleep routine during menstruation 🩸 1) Reduce the consumption of caffeine in the afternoon, and evening. 2) You can have two small cups of coffee, daily. 3) Try and make the coffee less strong, if you are having it towards the evening. 4) Continue to sip on water so that you don't feel the need to have a coffee very often. 5) Opt for herbal teas such as chamomile tea, peppermint tea, ginger tea, hibiscus tea, to reduce the urge of having coffee. 6) Sleep disturbances can be common during periods due to hormonal fluctuations, pain, discomfort, cramps, and bloating. 7) Avoid consuming processed, packaged, or refined foods with your coffee. 8) Also, have the coffee sip by sip, take small sips.....so that your mind doesn't feel the need to have it frequently. 9) Reduce screen time at night, and keep your gadgets away 2hrs before bedtime. 10) Meditate before sleeping, and avoid having coffee.

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