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Wales Online
Health
Neil Shaw

Two drinks to avoid and one thing to do before bed to sleep well after drinking

With the Christmas party season in full swing, many Brits will be experiencing a poor night’s sleep due to the alcohol they’ve consumed. But snooze experts have revealed some top tips for getting a decent nap even after a night on the booze.

The festive period is well-known for allowing people the opportunity to let their hair down. Office dos and drinks with friends and family can lead to some late nights and over-indulgence.

Alcohol is well-known for disrupting sleep patterns due to a number of factors. These include reducing the amount of rapid eye movement (REM) deep sleep, causing people to get up in the night for a wee, disrupting the body’s natural circadian rhythm and sparking vivid and often disturbing dreams.

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