We all know that watching TV before going to bed will interfere with sleep and sleep quality. However, we often ignore another bedtime habit that affects the worse. That is drinking before going to bed. Drinking before going to bed has a greater impact on our sleep than using electronic devices before going to bed. Many people believe that drinking before going to bed helps them fall asleep quickly, But the fact is just the opposite. There are two main reasons: 1. Drinking alcohol before going to bed will aggravate previous sleep disorders and respiratory diseases. Drinking alcohol will cause muscles around the respiratory tract to relax too much. Thus aggravating the symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea syndrome, Seriously affecting sleep quality. 2. For ordinary people without underlying diseases, Drinking before going to bed can also cause many problems. Alcohol will reduce the rapid eye movement period during our sleep. Then the memory that should have been formed and reinforced during that period will be affected. In addition, If you eat too much alcohol before going to bed, It can even affect people’s performance during the day the next day. Resulting in a decrease in concentration and apparent drowsiness. In addition, Women should not consume large amounts of alcohol before going to bed. Because women have fewer enzymes that can break down alcohol than men, Therefore, when the same amount of alcohol is consumed, the alcohol level in women’s bodies will be significantly higher than that of their male counterparts, thus the sleep quality will be more affected. Therefore, in order to ensure your sleep quality, it is best to stop drinking 3-4 hours before going to bed. Of course, if there are special circumstances, you can indulge once in a while, but remember, don’t get drunk every night.
