THE GREAT BIRD FLU HOAX by Joseph Mercola

Author:Joseph Mercola
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2010-09-08T00:00:00+00:00

Without Proper Rest You are

Bound to Get Sick

Another important key to warding off disease is making sure you get enough sleep. Just as it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you’re tired, it will be harder for your body to fight the flu if it is overly fatigued. Regular rest will keep you strong and ensure that your body has the strength to fight off any potential invaders.

If you are having sleep problems, such as not being able to fall asleep, waking up too often, or not feeling well-rested when you wake up in the morning, or if you simply want to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep, try as many of the following techniques below as possible:

Avoid before-bed snacks, particularly grains and sugars. They will raise blood sugar and inhibit sleep. Later, when your blood sugar drops too low (hypoglycemia), you might wake up and not be able to fall back asleep.

Don’t drink any fluids within two hours of going to bed. This will reduce the likelihood of needing to get up and go to the bathroom, or at least minimize the frequency.

But do eat a high-protein snack several hours before bed. This can provide the L-tryptophan needed to produce melatonin and serotonin. Eat a small piece of fruit at the same time—this can help the tryptophan cross the blood-brain barrier.

Avoid caffeine. A recent study showed that in some people, caffeine is not metabolized efficiently, and therefore they can feel the effects long after consuming it.7 So an afternoon cup of coffee (or even tea) will keep some people from falling asleep. Some medications, particularly diet pills, contain caffeine.

Avoid alcohol. Although alcohol will make you drowsy, the effect is short lived and many people will often wake up several hours later, unable to fall back asleep. Alcohol will also keep you from falling into the deeper stages of sleep, where the body does most of its healing.

Avoid foods that you may be sensitive to. This is particularly true for dairy and wheat products, as they may have an effect on sleep, such as causing apnea, excess congestion, gastrointestinal upset, and gas, among others.

Lose weight. Being overweight can increase the risk of sleep apnea, which will prevent a restful night’s sleep.

Make certain you are exercising regularly. Exercising for at least thirty minutes every day can help you fall asleep. However, don’t exercise too close to bedtime, or it may keep you awake. Studies show that exercising in the morning is the best if you can do it.8

Sleep in complete darkness or as close as possible. If there is even the tiniest bit of light in the room, it can disrupt your circadian rhythm and your pineal gland’s production of melatonin and serotonin. There also should be as little light in the bathroom as possible if you get up in the middle of the night. Whatever you do, keep the light off when you go to the bathroom at night. As soon as you

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