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xclash

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on: Jul 12, 2018
Why does the ingestion of spicy foods at the evening meal tend to impede the natural sleep cycle?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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To help with sleep problems, what is the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) remedy and most popular complementary and alternative therapies?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Rather than problems with digestion, researchers believe that the spices elevate the body's core temperature enough to disturb the nervous and hormonal mechanisms that normally initiate sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Antihistamines remain the most widely used OTC sleep remedy. Common complementary remedies include valerian root, chamomile extract, and melatonin supplements. Alternative therapies that have proved most successful in promoting sleep are t'ai chi and Pilates.


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xclash

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Reply #2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 12, 2018
No problemo


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