Sleep Disruptors

Pressure points can cause tossing and turning by compressing body areas and prompting movement to restore circulation. Excessive beta brain activity is linked to insomnia and rumination before sleep. The article identifies light, pressure points, temperature, stress hormones, a full belly, and excessive beta brain activity as six major sleep disruptors. Heavy food or protein shakes near bedtime are presented as disruptive because digestion competes with sleep physiology and temperature regulation. Trapped heat during sleep can cause sweating, dehydration, and poor deep sleep even when the room is cool.