3. Take a late bath and go to bed immediately
People are advised not to bathe after 10 pm. Because if you bathe during this time, the body will constrict or dilate blood vessels to retain or release heat. This can easily lead to sudden blood vessel spasms, making the body susceptible to high blood pressure or even stroke.
Additionally, it’s not advisable to sleep immediately after bathing. Bathing too close to bedtime, especially hot baths, will cause the body temperature to increase, and the human body needs to lower its body temperature when falling asleep to achieve the best sleep state.
From a physiological perspective, the human body requires a lower body temperature to promote the secretion of melatonin, an important hormone that regulates sleep. Therefore, you are advised to shower 1 to 2 hours before going to bed so that the body has time to gradually return to the appropriate sleeping temperature. Moreover, the water temperature should not be too high to avoid stimulating the nervous system and making people more alert.
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