I often drink strong tea to stay alert, but recently I've been feeling restless, nervous, and having trouble sleeping. Can drinking tea cause anxiety, and how can it be consumed safely? (Hung Tran, TP HCM)
Feeling flushed and sweating while sleeping is often due to high temperatures or a stuffy room, but if prolonged, it could indicate endocrine disorders, infections, or cancer.
Consuming water-rich or sugary foods like oranges and tomatoes in the evening may increase nighttime urination and lead to difficulty sleeping, though the impact varies by individual.
Lotus plumule, passionflower, chamomile tea, licorice, and artichoke contain liensinin and nelumbin, which have sedative effects, relax the nervous system, and support sleep.
While polyphasic sleep offers temporary alertness and focus, consistent practice can lead to sleep deprivation, increasing the risk of depression and heart disease.
Playing pickleball late (after 23:00) can easily disrupt sleep, cause fatigue the next day, and over time lead to decreased performance and increased risk of injury.
