In childhood, we were often advised by our parents and family to sleep for some time after having dinner. At that time, we did not like to do this at all because in childhood, where does the mind get filled with sports? That's why in childhood afternoon sleep was not good. After growing up, we like to take an afternoon nap or a break after lunch but do not get time for it. Be it office or home, some people have a habit of taking a light nap after lunch. Due to this habit many times embarrassment has to be faced.

Do you know that taking a nap after lunch in the afternoon is beneficial for our health? This gives us many health benefits. To get the full benefits of afternoon sleep, you must take afternoon sleep properly. You must be thinking is there any right way to sleep? So let us tell you that there is a right way of sleeping.

Dietician and nutritionist RujutaDiwekar have shared information about this on her Instagram account. In today's article, let us know from the experts how important it is to take a nap in the afternoon after lunch. What are the benefits of this to our body and what is the right way to do it?

Benefits of sleeping after lunch

  • An afternoon nap is good for the heart. Especially for those people, who have high BP problems or who have had any heart-related problems before.
  • Afternoon sleep corrects the hormonal balance. Patients with diabetes, PCOD, and thyroid must take a nap after lunch.
  • This also improves digestion. An afternoon nap is beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, acne and dandruff.
  • Many times it seems that by taking a nap in the afternoon, one will not be able to sleep at night, but it is not so. Taking a nap in the afternoon leads to a good night's sleep. If you have a problem with sleeping, you travel often, and then a nap after lunch is very good for you.
  • If you are feeling tired after any kind of illness or workout, then recovery is quick.
  • This also reduces weight.

This is the right way

  • For all these benefits, it is very important to take this afternoon nap properly. Let's know about this.
  • A nap should be taken immediately after lunch. It is not that you think of sleeping after 1-2 hours of having lunch.
  • First of all, Vaamkukshi means to lie down on your left side
  • Lie down in the fetal position ie baby position.
  • Take a 10-30 minute nap.
  • If you are young or very old and you are sick, you can take a nap of up to 90 minutes.
  • The ideal time for an afternoon nap is between 1-3 pm.

What not to do at all?

  • Between 4-7 in the evening, a nap should not be taken at all.
  • Do not take tea, coffee, cigarette and chocolate after lunch.
  • Do not use the phone before sleeping.
  • If you want to take an afternoon nap, do not nap for more than 30 minutes at a time.
  • Don't sleep with the TV on.

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DISCLAIMER

Your skin and body are as different as you are. We endeavour to bring you correct, safe and expert-verified information through our articles and social media handles, but still, you must consult your doctor before trying any home remedy, hack or fitness tip.