{"id":3699,"date":"2018-03-12T19:28:28","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T19:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2024-05-09T03:33:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T03:33:08","slug":"why-am-i-so-tired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/why-am-i-so-tired\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Am I So Tired?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Daylight Saving Time began at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Lots of notifications were disseminated to remind you to set your clocks forward and try to get to bed a little earlier to compensate for that lost hour.<\/p>\n<p>What they didn\u2019t tell you is that your circadian rhythm or internal clock may have been interrupted by this change in time. In order to reset your internal clock, the food you eat might be the key to providing you a smoother transition.<\/p>\n<p>Studies show that certain foods tend to produce a more restful night\u2019s sleep. Foods that are likely to give you a deeper sleep are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Milk<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Turkey<\/li>\n<li>Honey<\/li>\n<li>Nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Kale<\/li>\n<li>Rice (or other forms of carbohydrates)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The secret to these foods are the vitamins they contain, as well as the hormones they help the brain to produce. Calcium is a natural sleep inducer, especially when consumed with magnesium. Calcium and magnesium both naturally produce melatonin, so consuming dairy products, wheat, and beans can all lead to a more restful sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Melatonin is a hormone the brain produces naturally that also greatly contributes to a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, some proteins, such as lean meats, produce tryptophan, an amino acid that causes sleepiness. Carbohydrates, such as starches and fibers, can also cause fatigue, this occurs when the body breaks them down and they become sugar. Some healthy carbohydrates can be found in whole grain, cereal, and vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>While some foods can help you get a better night\u2019s sleep, other foods and eating habits can reduce your amount of sleep. Some of these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eating too much or too little<\/li>\n<li>Caffeine (after lunchtime)<\/li>\n<li>Fatty foods (fast food, junk food, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Eating late at night \u2022 Alcohol (in large doses)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try to avoid these bad eating habits and replace them with healthy foods that are high in calcium, magnesium, healthy carbohydrates, and protein.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daylight Saving Time began at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11th.\u00a0 Lots of notifications were disseminated to remind you to set your clocks forward and try to get to bed a little earlier to compensate for that lost hour. 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