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Diet for Insomnia
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Is it possible to get rid of sleep problems with the help of proper nutrition? We do not promise an instant effect, but it is possible to influence the quality of sleep by adjusting the diet.

Dr. Michael
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Dr. Michael

Somnologist

4 important rules

After eating, you want to sleep. The food in the stomach activates the parasympathetic section of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for relaxation. As the body directs all resources to digest food, we are visited by pleasant relaxation and sleep.

Overeating is the cause of poor sleep. This does not contradict the previous statement in any way. Excess food creates a feeling of heaviness, discomfort in the abdomen, and increased gas formation. Instead of engaging in the recovery of the body, the brain is distracted by the signals of an overcrowded gastrointestinal tract. It is worth having a dense dinner no later than 3-4 hours before bedtime.

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October 28, 2025
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