Hey there! Welcome to Life Noggin! Getting enough sleep is important for your
health. Aside from being tired, without a sufficient
amount of sleep, your risk of illnesses like depression, type 2 diabetes, and breast cancer
can increase. So in order to have a good night’s rest,
what should you avoid before bed? James: AHHHH!!! Blocko: Oh, Hey James. James: Don’t hey James me! Life Nugget! I was just sleeping at my desk and a giant
portal brought me here! Blocko: Well, um, i need your help talking
about Things You Shouldn’t Do Right Before Bed? James: Yeah, Number one: Don’t get sucked
up into a giant portal! Blocko: Sorry about that. Um, it's just, You weren’t answering your
phone! James: Yeah you nerdy lego man, because i
was sleeping! I don’t have my phone on me before I go
to bed. Blocko: Hmm, well why is that James? James: Well, looking at electronic screens
before bed can make it harder for you to fall asleep For instance, most visible light can reset
the human circadian rhythm, blue light is especially effective at this because it is
better at suppressing melatonin - a hormone that tells your body when it’s time to sleep. James: Hey! Wait, did you just trick me into being in
this video? Blocko: Oh Please keep going! You were crushing it! You know so much about sleep! James: Well I am very good at sleeping. Blocko: James?...You okay, buddy? James: Research also shows that blue light
is better at elevating heart rate, reducing sleepiness, and enhancing attention and alertness. In addition to screens, you should also avoid
any activity that’s mentally stimulating or stressful., You know how they say don’t
go to bed angry? Well fighting before bed elevates your stress
hormones and can make it more difficult to fall asleep. Blocko: Hey we did a whole video on that! You should also avoid drinking alcohol or
smoking cigarettes before bed, as alcohol has been found to cause sleep disruptions
throughout the night,, We also did a video on that! Oh and cigarettes - which are terrible for
a multitude of reasons - contain the stimulant nicotine, which increases the time it takes
to fall asleep and reduces the total sleep time., In addition to avoiding drinks like beer or
coffee before bed, you may also want to steer clear of fatty foods. Foods high in fat have been found to lower
sleep efficiency and REM sleep, while increasing slow wave sleep. James: But there are some foods that may actually
help you fall asleep, though there is limited clinical evidence from primarily small studies.,
One of those foods is milk, which contains nutrients with potentially sleep-promoting
properties. Others are any foods containing tryptophan
or group B vitamins, both of which help your body produce serotonin, which creates feelings
of calmness and drowsiness. There have also been several breathing exercises
suggested to help you fall asleep.,, The theory behind them is that they help you concentrate
while reducing stress and anxiety - common causes of insomnia. BLOCKO:
While there have been few studies on their effects, a 2011 literature review study concluded
that diaphragmatic or deep breathing is an effective treatment for reducing stress and
anxiety. Other effective treatments they found include
progressive muscle relaxation and transcendental meditation. So once your done watching this, put down
your phone, and take some deep breaths. You should be asleep in no time! James: Or stay up and watch more videos while
you overthink every moment of your life! Blocko: No, James that’s- that's not good
advice. James: I didn’t say it was, but that’s
probably what they’re gonna do, Life Nugget! Blocko: Hey, are we friends? I can’t tell. This is a weird relationship. [James Snoring] Sooubway Sandwiches Wear Your Seatbelt So how long does it take before you go to
sleep? Are you someone who stays on your phone a
lot, or can go to sleep immediately. Lemme know in the comment section below, or
tell me, what should James and I talk about next? I have a lot more portals I can send his way. Thank you so much to James from TheOdd1sOut
for being in this video. He makes really funny videos, and the poor
guy only has like 12 million subscribers. James: What a nice story we got their. I'm- I'm just gonna set it down and watch
it from time to time and not change it one bit, but then a sequal comes along and says
"oh you thought the characters were gonna live happily ever after?" As always my name is blocko, this has been
life noggin, don't forget to keep on thinking!
But its 8 am and school-- But yeah I have sleeping problems. Without melintonin then rip.