Hello Fuckoff,
Here’s something you might not expect from a sleep doctor: a bedtime snack can be a good thing. (Yes, I really said that.)
Most of us wander into the kitchen at night feeling a little guilty, a little hungry, a little restless. Guilt never helped anyone sleep.
The real question isn’t whether you eat; it’s what and how much. Let’s find the snacks that work with your sleep, not against it.
Kiwi, tart cherries, and other sleep-friendly snacks
Kiwi is rich in serotonin, which your body uses to make melatonin. Tart cherries contain melatonin itself.
And pumpkin seeds pack magnesium, linked to trouble falling and staying asleep when levels run low. See what else made the list.
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How to fall back asleep when you wake at night
Lying there watching the clock rarely helps. In this video, Dr. Breus walks through what to do instead, so you can drift back off.
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Eating well and still worn out?
If you’re eating well and still waking up exhausted, food may not be the missing piece. A Home Sleep Study lets you test in your own bed, then review your results with a licensed sleep specialist. Most insurance plans are now accepted.
Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, DABSM, FAASM
Double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. Author of the groundbreaking books, The Power of When, and Sleep Drink Breathe, and an expert resource for most major publications (Oprah, The Doctors, NY Times, and more).
