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Does Probiotic Drinks Cause Sleeplessness?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Jul 2016
Question: Hello Doctor

I am experiencing sudden loss of sleep since past couple of days. 4 hours in the night and I am ready to get rolling. Although I have always wished for this kind of sleep where I dont need an alarm to wake me up, I'm kinda worried as this started happening all of a sudden. It also takes me an hour to sleep, but I wake up by myself in 4-5 hours. Do you think this sudden change of sleep pattern is any reason to worry as I used to sleep for atleast 7-8 hours everyday until last week???

Could this be linked to me taking probiotic drinks, which I've started recently???

PS - I am 26, male

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka G Raj (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No , Probiotic is not related to sleep.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
I can understand your concern

When it comes to sleep, it’s not just quantity that matters,it’s quality, which gives you freshness and keeps you energized rest of the day.

Sleep difficulties can often be found in your daily routine and lifestyle choices, need not worry about it.
your sleep circadian rhythm is disturbed that is the reason you are getting disturbed sleep.
By following below tips to to improve your sleep and leave you feeling productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and full of energy all day long.

1.You have to Support your body's natural rhythms
Getting in sync with your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, or circadian rhythm, is one of the most important strategies for sleeping better
- Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. This helps to set your body’s internal clock and optimize the quality of your sleep.
2 Turn Your Bedroom into a Sleep-Inducing Environment, a quiet, dark, and cool environment can help promote sound slumber
3 avoid caffeine (found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola, and some pain relievers) for four to six hours before bedtime.
4 Go to Sleep When You’re Truly Tired .Struggling to fall sleep just leads to frustration
5 Avoid bright screens within 1-2 hours of your bedtime.
6 Say no to late-night television.Try listening to music or audio books instead.
7 Finish dinner 3 hours before bedtime and avoid foods that cause indigestion
8 Drink enough fluid at night to keep from waking up thirsty
9 Exercise Early
Exercise helps promote restful sleep if it is done several hours before you go to bed.
Exercise can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly—as long as it's done at the right time Try to finish exercising at least three hours before bed or work out earlier in the day.
10 Relaxation techniques for better sleep
Read a book or magazine by a soft light
Take a warm bath
Listen to soft music
Do some easy stretches
Wind down with a favorite hobby
Listen to books on tape
Make simple preparations for the next day
Dim the lights in the hours leading up to bed

thank you
take care

Regards
Dr Priyanka Raj

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Does Probiotic Drinks Cause Sleeplessness?

Brief Answer: No , Probiotic is not related to sleep. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for the query I can understand your concern When it comes to sleep, it’s not just quantity that matters,it’s quality, which gives you freshness and keeps you energized rest of the day. Sleep difficulties can often be found in your daily routine and lifestyle choices, need not worry about it. your sleep circadian rhythm is disturbed that is the reason you are getting disturbed sleep. By following below tips to to improve your sleep and leave you feeling productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and full of energy all day long. 1.You have to Support your body's natural rhythms Getting in sync with your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, or circadian rhythm, is one of the most important strategies for sleeping better - Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. This helps to set your body’s internal clock and optimize the quality of your sleep. 2 Turn Your Bedroom into a Sleep-Inducing Environment, a quiet, dark, and cool environment can help promote sound slumber 3 avoid caffeine (found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola, and some pain relievers) for four to six hours before bedtime. 4 Go to Sleep When You’re Truly Tired .Struggling to fall sleep just leads to frustration 5 Avoid bright screens within 1-2 hours of your bedtime. 6 Say no to late-night television.Try listening to music or audio books instead. 7 Finish dinner 3 hours before bedtime and avoid foods that cause indigestion 8 Drink enough fluid at night to keep from waking up thirsty 9 Exercise Early Exercise helps promote restful sleep if it is done several hours before you go to bed. Exercise can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly—as long as it's done at the right time Try to finish exercising at least three hours before bed or work out earlier in the day. 10 Relaxation techniques for better sleep Read a book or magazine by a soft light Take a warm bath Listen to soft music Do some easy stretches Wind down with a favorite hobby Listen to books on tape Make simple preparations for the next day Dim the lights in the hours leading up to bed thank you take care Regards Dr Priyanka Raj