How can we sleep when our beds are burning?

If you are feeling a burning sensation in your body at night, it could be due to high acidity or body heat from dinner. Try to avoid spicy, oily food at night and drink a cup of cold milk or buttermilk instead. A light, early dinner helps keep the body cool and calm for sleep.

Are we talking about actual night sweats or is this a metaphor for stress and anxiety? If it's work stress keeping you hot and awake, keep your AC on a cool setting, keep your phone in another room, and do some deep breathing. If it's a physical burning feeling, go see a doctor immediately.

I used to feel a burning hot sensation in my hands and feet every night and thought it was just because of Delhi summers. It turned out to be early signs of diabetic neuropathy that I ignored for too long. Please get your blood sugar levels and B12 levels checked by a doctor right away.

In our villages, when the body felt too hot or restless at night, we used to apply a little bit of pure mustard oil or coconut oil on the soles of our feet before bed. You can also try sleeping on a simple cotton sheet instead of synthetic covers. If the heat inside doesn't go away, consult a local physician.

Before you spend a lot of money on expensive cooling gel pillows or air purifiers, just get a basic complete blood count and vitamin profile test done first. Many local labs offer these packages for under 1000 rupees. Often, it's just a simple vitamin deficiency causing these hot sensations.