While a nightcap is often used as a sedative, it is a significant misconception that alcohol aids quality sleep. Alcohol may help you drift off faster, but it prevents the brain from entering the essential REM stages required for true restoration.
As your body works to metabolize the alcohol, it remains in a state of internal arousal, keeping your heart rate elevated and preventing the necessary temperature drop of core. Instead of reaching for a glass of wine, we recommend a warm glass of milk, which naturally prepares your nervous system for sleep.
Through our Sleep Improvement Campaign, BestSleep aims to replace these habits with healthier rituals. Skip the alcohol tonight for a deeper, more refreshing "honey-sleep."
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