The importance of hydration practices for sleep
Hydration plays a vital role in supporting sleep practices and body temperature.
Dehydration impacts normal hormonal rhythms and sleep quality and duration.
Insufficient sleep can further disrupt anti-diuretic hormone release. This is vital in regulating fluid balance. Low levels associated with increased urination.
Sleep dehydrates.
We naturally lose electrolytes in sweat, urine and respiration.
Ideally hydration with electrolytes and water is ideal upon waking.
this can be undertaken with some pink Himalayan sea salt coupled with lemon juice.
coffee and energy drinks contain caffeine. Caffeine acts as a weak diuretic and thus can lead to further dehydration. Ideally we should hydrate before drinking caffeine.
