Can i sleep 30 minutes after eating?
Sometimes after a heavy dinner, I feel incredibly sleepy and just want to crash. Is it unhealthy to sleep as quickly as 30 minutes after eating, or is it generally fine if I feel okay?
Sometimes after a heavy dinner, I feel incredibly sleepy and just want to crash. Is it unhealthy to sleep as quickly as 30 minutes after eating, or is it generally fine if I feel okay?
I totally get it, that post-lunch sleepiness is so hard to fight! But sleeping just 30 minutes after eating can cause bad acid reflux and chest heaviness. Try waiting at least 2 hours before lying down.
My son used to crash on the bed right after dinner and started getting terrible stomach aches. We made a rule to walk for 15 minutes inside the house after eating. It really helped his digestion a lot.
If you are very tired, just sit reclined on a sofa instead of sleeping flat on the bed. Keep your head elevated. It is a simple way to rest without causing acidity.
I used to sleep immediately after heavy meals and got chronic acidity. I recently started keeping a strict 2-hour gap before sleeping, and my bloating has completely gone. Definitely avoid lying down so fast.
Actually, I also feel very sleepy after college lunch. Is it okay if I take a quick 10-minute nap while sitting on a chair, or will that also cause acidity?
Oh man, a heavy plate of biryani followed by an instant nap is heaven! But honestly, my throat burns the next day if I do that. Better to stay up and play a game or chat for a bit before sleeping.
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Don't do it bro. Sleeping right after eating food is a fast track to getting a bloated stomach and heartburn. I stopped doing this and my morning digestion got way better.
Our elders always advised taking a few steps after meals. It keeps the digestive fire active. Try to sit quietly in Vajrasana for 10 minutes instead of sleeping, it will help you feel light and peaceful.
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