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Are you constantly waking up from a poor night’s sleep with a dry mouth, scratchy throat, and throbbing headache? These might be signs that you’re not properly hydrating before going to sleep, which can actually lead to shorter and less restful sleep. Don’t worry though – we’ve provided you with a list of easy steps to take throughout the day and before you lay down at night that will keep you hydrated overnight!
Things You Should Know
- Stay hydrated overnight by drinking water before bed and keeping your bedroom cool.
- Keep your hydration levels up by drinking enough water everyday and replenishing electrolytes.
- Prevent overnight dehydration by getting long, quality sleep.
Steps
References
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/drink-water-before-bed/
- ↑ https://www.johnstonhealth.org/care-treatment/sleep-study/tips/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/drink-water-before-bed/
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/electrolyte-drinks-beneficial-or-not/
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
- ↑ https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/advan.00028.2005?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/executives-drink-water-when-they-wake-up-2016-9
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965
- ↑ https://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.3170
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hangovers/symptoms-causes/syc-20373012
- ↑ https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/ent-ear-nose-throat/snoring/symptoms
- ↑ https://ent.uci.edu/learning-center/useful-links/how-to-stop-snoring.asp
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/shorter-sleep-may-cause-dehydration
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