Why do you feel sleepy after eating?

 

For many, there is little, if any, inevitable after-lunch sleepiness. So why do we really feel sleepy after eating? When you think about it, food is a source of energy, something that brings energy, not something that depletes energy and kills the body, right?

Unfortunately, the behavior of the human body is not so easily, so simply understood; There are many factors that determine how tired a person feels.

“When we eat a meal, it triggers a series of actions in the gut and throughout the body,” says Claire Shortt, a nutritionist with a background in microbiology. According to Shortt, fluctuating blood sugar levels may be one factor contributing to the sleepiness we feel after eating. "When we eat foods high in sugar, it can cause our blood sugar to spike and then drop quickly," she explains. The resulting drop in blood sugar can lead to sudden fatigue.

However, as our hormones also play a role, it's not the only thing to consider when trying to avoid this late afternoon 'crash'. After eating, we sometimes see immediate increases in the production and release of serotonin (a neurotransmitter involved in sleep, depression, and memory, etc.). Although this is colloquially known as the 'feel good hormone', it can have other side effects as well.

“Elevated hormone levels can make us feel a little sleepy,” says Shortt, “and some researchers suggest that elevated levels of the hormone serotonin are responsible for this. "Serotonin plays a critical role in our mood and sleep cycles, and when levels rise after eating, it can make you feel sleepy."

A review of these studies published in the journal Sports Medicine states: "Serotonin has been implicated in fatigue because of its prominent effects on sleep, lethargy and sleepiness, and loss of motivation." Serotonin plays an important role in this matter, although the same report notes that stronger evidence is needed to confirm it.

So, although it's impossible to say for sure, the rise in serotonin levels after a meal may account for that unbearable sleepy feeling.

What foods make people sleepy the most?

Shortt believes that certain foods are more likely to cause fatigue than others. “A diet high in the amino acid tryptophan (an amino acid found in proteins; essential for growth and normal metabolism) can cause some sleepiness. This is because it is involved in the production of serotonin. Tryptophan is found in many protein-rich foods such as cheese, eggs, turkey, and tofu.

"Some other foods, like cherries, can affect your melatonin levels, which can promote sleep. You can even buy milk with high levels of melatonin in the market, thus helping to promote sleep.”

A 2015 study on the physiological effects of melatonin, published in the journal Neurochirurgie, confirms the link between melatonin levels and sleep. It also states: "There is some evidence that melatonin stabilizes and strengthens circadian rhythms, particularly core temperature and sleep-wake rhythms."

However, it is difficult to provide a definitive list of substances that should be used for a less melancholic or pessimistic mood after eating. According to Shortt, this is because allergies or intolerances can also affect a person's response to certain foods.

"Feeling tired, or sometimes feeling 'crazy' after eating, is common in people with food allergies and intolerances, or in people with a condition called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO can be diagnosed with a glucose or lactulose breath test. If you suspect you have SIBO, you should see your doctor.”

How to avoid feeling sleepy after eating?

While researchers still don't have a definitive answer as to why people sometimes feel sleepy after eating, Shortt says there are several steps people can take if they're trying to increase their productivity levels in the afternoon.

"Adding high-fiber foods to your diet can help stabilize your blood sugar and prevent it (sugar levels) from plummeting, so you're less likely to feel drowsy," says Shortt. “Try to eat food on a regular basis; Also, avoid eating large portions of food. It (eating too much) can overload your digestive system, making you feel tired and lethargic.”

 

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Rose-apple

If your teeth are bleeding, if you have difficulty urinating, if your liver is swollen, if you have hemorrhoids, do not let the fruit fall from the Rose-apple tree in the yard. Get down and go. Rose-apple is a fruit that has medicinal properties that we do not know. If you are a pregnant mother don't be afraid to eat jambu.. Every doctor confirms that jambu is good for you during pregnancy...

                          Eating Rose-apple can also improve eyesight. Apart from that, this red jambu is a valuable medicine for diabetic patients. A very heart-friendly fruit. It is also very beneficial for cancer patients.

                    Overweight?

Eat jambu. You can also get rid of stress. Eating jambu that falls on the ground and goes away can prevent bone decay and improve memory. If you look at the pros and cons, Rose-apple is more beneficial than grapes.

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I am writing about the accident conditions that happen to the baby's head during normal delivery or caput condition Mothers who are preparing for a normal delivery must be aware of this

 

I am writing about the accident conditions that happen to the baby's head during normal delivery or caput condition
Mothers who are preparing for a normal delivery must be aware of this

This condition occurs due to excessive pressure when the baby comes through the mother's vagina during a normal delivery or with less use. This condition is caused by the mother's attempt to deliver quickly without being able to bear the pressure and pain at the unwanted moment and due to less use. can.

In the case of caput, the child's skull may be swollen and cystic. This condition can be seen soon after delivery.

This is a very normal condition during normal delivery and there is no harm to the baby's brain or skull. But the external appearance of the baby's head is alarming. Therefore, many mothers are very scared and shocked. The change in the shape of the newborn baby's head and the backward stretching. Mothers are in pain due to nature. This condition is painful for the baby. But in a few days, between two and six weeks, this becomes normal. Very slowly, the swelling decreases. The swelling is limited to the skull and this is bad for the baby's brain development, function or future. No effect.

There is no need for treatment for this. However, the SBR or Serum Bilirubin component of children who have these conditions may increase. That is, the normal condition of baby jaundice may occur. Therefore, the mother should pay close attention to whether the baby is yellow.

If a yellow color appears in the eyes, face or skin of the child, medical advice should be sought immediately.

Also, do not attempt to remove the fluid that has caused the swelling, as this will worsen the condition and lead to infection.

Mothers should be aware that after going to the labor room, they should not attempt to deliver the baby from that moment. The required time should be done only according to the proper instructions of the health staff in the labor room. Otherwise, the above problematic situations may occur.

We wish all mothers luck and strength to give birth to healthy and lucky children

Deadly diseases that make mobile phones

 

When using phones at night, many people think that only their radiating nature is dangerous for us. But they are wrong. Even more dangerous is the blue light emitted from the screen of mobile phones. Due to this blue light at night, our sleep is disturbed. It causes many fatal diseases.

We get this Blue Light from the Sun during the day. But during the day it does not harm the eyes. But for those who stare at the mobile phone at night, the damage caused by this blue light is strong. Blue light interferes with the production of the hormone melatonin in our body. Melatonin makes our body calm. Sleep gives retirement. Now let's consider separately the harm caused by this blue light, which is harmful to melatonin, to the human body.

Serious eye damage:-

Due to the use of mobile phones before going to sleep at night, the blue light that flows directly into the eye damages the retina and the yellow eye. Especially due to degeneration of the yellow dot, it becomes difficult to focus on the images in front of you. It is for this reason that people who look at mobile phone screens day and night, as well as computer screens, see the images in front of them blurred. Also, there is a risk of developing cataracts before aging.

Insomnia problems:-

As mentioned earlier, the activity of melatonin, the hormone that calms our body, is completely destroyed by blue light. It is through melatonin that our body's rest cycle is maintained properly. When this hormone is weakened, the body becomes unable to recognize when it is time to sleep and when it is time to work. Therefore, sleep problems arise. These are the other damages caused by irregularity of this rest cycle.

heart disease

Delay in response

Brief forgetfulness

Stress

Rapid aging of the skin

Weight gain

Risk of cancer

Another health hazard caused by using mobile phones before going to bed at night is that it puts us at risk of cancer. The hormone melatonin, whose production is restricted by blue light in the body, has a good ability to fight the risk of cancer. Losing it makes us more susceptible to cancer.

There's more you should know. During these nights, we are not only affected by the blue light that harms the human eye and body from mobile phones. In the same way, blue light falls into our eyes from computer screens and television screens.

If we want to protect our eyes from these blue light streams of mobile phones at night, the basic thing to do is to reduce the use of mobile phones.

Dr. Dhanushka Wijetunga

Sethsuwa Ayurveda

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To control hunger caused by mental stress.. 5 answers.

Being hungry all the time is a problem that many people have. So when you eat something. This is called stress eating. This is not a good condition for physical health. After all, stress eating can inadvertently lead to weight gain, high sugar and cholesterol levels.

So, if there is no way to control this unnecessary hunger, we thought to find out how to find alternatives that are not harmful to the body without eating heavy food and sugary, oily food.

👉 Chewing gum

When you are stressed, you can reduce the stress by chewing gum. If you're always stressed, it's worth keeping a piece of chewing gum in your bag. But make sure you are using a sugar free chewing gum. Frequent chewing of sugary gum is not good for teeth. Researchers say that chewing gum reduces the number of calories we consume per day, and increases the amount of energy we use per day.

tea

Whenever you feel hungry, go and make a quick tea without opening the fridge. It can reduce hunger, calm the mind and energize the body. But I want to repeat what I said before. Be careful when adding sugar to tea.

One more thing. Many people are used to drinking coffee or energy drinks to work efficiently during busy periods. But the caffeine in it increases the stress and anxiety of the mind.

👉 Solid food

Researchers say we eat less when we eat spicy food. This is how it happens. When you eat food with a lot of chili and pepper, you will feel full quickly. Also, they burn more calories than other foods. So if you want to reduce the amount of food you eat, eating spicy food is a good answer. But this is not something that should be done every day. Because if we get used to eating spicy food every day, our body will adapt to it. If that happens, the result you say will not happen.

fruit

It is better to eat something less harmful like a fruit than to starve. So, when you are stressed, try eating an apple instead of a banana, a piece of watermelon, biscuits, cake, ice cream and chocolate. Whatever you eat, be careful how much you eat because you can never have too much of anything.

Foods that increase serotonin

Serotonin is the hormone of happiness. That means happiness in our mind is created by substances called serotonin. Being stressed and moody means our serotonin levels are low. Therefore, eat foods that can increase serotonin at this time. Pineapple, avocado, raisins, spinach and salmon can do this.

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According to psychology,

 

1. If a person suddenly becomes ugly and withers his face, he is a person who is stuck in more problems than himself.

2. If you bite your nails, you always think about what will happen to your future.

3. If one sleeps too much, he becomes very sad. That means he has a lot of sadness in his heart.

4. If one eats too much, he is under a lot of stress.

5. If a person gets angry for even a small thing, he needs someone's care, attention and love.

6. If one laughs too much, he suffers a lot. Someone looking for a reason to smile.

7. If another person does a thousand things before breaking a relationship and sacrifices himself to save it, that person has suffered immeasurably due to the breakup of a relationship in his life.

So listen to those around you. If they have a problem, set aside a little time for them.

You will be able to be a momentary force in someone else's life. Always be a light to someone like this.