Nutritionist gave tips on fighting fatigue

Nutritionist Alla Makarova gave on Wednesday, November 12, simple and effective tips to help overcome fatigue.

"We need to adhere to the 80/20 principle in nutrition: 80% of the diet consists of natural healthy foods, and 20% can be left for pleasure. This allows us to maintain a balance without disruptions," she said in an interview with Radio 1.

In addition, the expert gave several recommendations for dealing with stress and insomnia. So, before going to bed, you can take a warm bath with magnesium salt. Herbal teas, for example, with lemon balm or chamomile, relax well.

Makarova stressed that one should follow the regime: go to bed and get up at the same time, ensuring at least seven hours of sleep.

The nutritionist added that "square breathing" calms the nervous system. It should be done as follows: inhale for four counts, delay for four counts, exhale for four counts. Long exhale.

She noted that if it is possible to reduce stress levels, then the sleep situation will be much better.

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On the same day, Alyona Gavrilova, a doctor at the sleep medicine department and a member of the interregional public organization Association of Somnologists, told RIAMO about the negative effects of snacking before bedtime.

According to the expert, such snacking can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of developing diabetes. 360.ru .

Earlier, on November 10, cardiologist Hrant Karapetyan said that melatonin, which is taken for insomnia, should be taken only after consulting a doctor.

During the year, sales of sleeping pills increased by 60%. Russians are massively turning to doctors for prescriptions for pills for chronic sleep deprivation due to gadgets. The constant use of phones and computers prevents the brain from resting and depletes the nervous system.

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