Individuals experiencing acute insomnia due to stress, psychological events, or chronic insomnia can use sleep medication as prescribed by a doctor, taken 15-30 minutes before bed for safety.
People with insomnia should limit spicy, fried, caffeinated, sugary, and red meat consumption in the evening as they can cause bloating, indigestion, and affect sleep.
Peter Barsoom, CEO of a US pharmaceutical company, used to sleep three hours a day, waking up at 4:30 a.m. to work, but now embraces "sleeping well" as his new success strategy.
Exposure to afternoon sunlight promotes relaxation after a workday, helps regulate the body clock, increases vitamin D absorption, and leads to better sleep.
Melatonin, a hormone that reduces stress and regulates the sleep-wake cycle, is naturally produced by the body in the evening. It can also be found in foods like kiwis and cherries.
Sleep loss, lack of sleep, or poor sleep quality affects almost every organ in the body, from the nervous and cardiovascular systems to the liver and kidneys.
Cai Yuxin, a well-known Taiwanese car model, died after 18 days in a coma due to complications from a "milk injection," also known as propofol anesthesia, for insomnia.
