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It is believed that sleeping for 7 to 8 hours is important for good health..
I ve seen that once I fall asleep, I wake up after 5 hours and I try to fall asleep again to cover for the remaining two hours,but it takes atleast one to one and a half hours to fall asleep after 5 hours of sleep
Is 5 hours sufficient or what can I do to sleep for 7 hours at a stretch
Kindly suggest
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Five hours of sleep is generally insufficient for optimal health. To improve your sleep duration:
Fix a Schedule: Sleep and wake up at the same time daily.
Limit Stimulants: Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and screens 2 hours before bed.
Create a Relaxing Routine: Try warm milk, herbal tea, or meditation before bed.
Optimize Sleep Environment: Keep the room cool, dark, and quiet.
Exercise Regularly: Light evening walks help, but avoid intense workouts at night.
If waking up persists, consider Ashwagandha or Brahmi at night for relaxation. ð
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A healthy sleep of 7 to 8 hours is important for a person's well being. For further details you can consult online on practo .
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Great to note that ur health n universe is availing you 2-3hrs extra in day mean u can utilise this extra 15-20%% life/time/engery for your personal/professional accomplishments
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its all about proficiency.
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if still u want to sleep need to consult in person
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Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts
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Start early dinner have a glass of milk with turmeric before sleeping massage your feet with tiloil .
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keep yourself stressfree do pranayam anulom vilom
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.noscreen time before sleeping avoid daysleep.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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Dr. K D Yadav
Ayurveda
19 yrs exp
Azamgarh
Please consult to physician for proper checkup then cause will clear
After than any advise will be provided
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Dr. Sujatha K
Ayurveda
30 yrs exp
Bangalore
Regular physical activity can promote your sleep.Stress management through meditation might help you.If you’re in the habit of taking excessive coffee tea or alcohol, please cut down . Finally if your mood is good with 5 hours sleep no need to worry
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