Fasting has been part of our lifestyle for centuries with people previously fasting for religious purposes and now with science backing up the benefits of fasting it has turned into a diet culture with fads like intermittent fasting, OMAD taking over.
While fasting is observed as a call of devotion to the Almighty and a test of our self-control, we should not be left sleep deprived. In different religions fasting means eating at only certain hours or giving up certain foods that drive our sleep as well. In Navratri, Shivratri and Ekadashi one has to let go of flour and grains, in Ramadan one can eat only before sun rise and after sunset, and in Lent, the fasting time for Christians abstinence is again key. It is interesting to note that any change in eating hours or habits has a direct correlation with our changed sleep pattern.
Intermittent fasting has proven benefits that help us sleep but in the beginning it might be a different scenario with people experiencing insomnia due to the sudden changes. This happens mainly due to the fact that intermittent fasting causes changes in the body such as the increase of growth hormones, metabolic rate and insulin levels.
Intermittent fasting can also affect the circadian rhythm as the body takes time to get adjusted to the change in the meal timings which in turn disrupts the sleep timings.
Lack of food consumption can also trigger insomnia if the fasting is not done correctly, a large enough calorie deficit can alter the daily functioning of the body including the sleep schedule causing insomnia.
All these tips should help you not only sail through but even enjoy your fast. Sleeping during fasting now shouldn’t be a problem with our affordable bed mattresses available with us.
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