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Re: Poor Sleep Linked with Future Amyloid-β Build Up

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Post by marton78 » Mon, Nov 23, 2020, 2:45 PM UTC

pbhjpbhj wrote: post #6

bamboozled wrote: post #3

Great, another thing insomniacs can lie awake worried about!

You joke, but my mum's mind has died from Alzheimer's and I'm literally having anxiety attacks induced from that leaving me to extremely poor sleep patterns. Her father had Alzheimer's (undiagnosed AFAIK), and my mum had poor sleep patterns for sure (though not as bad as mine are, I think). If there's truth in this then somewhat ironically, yes, there's a perpetuation there. Sorry, to bring the town down.

You could try CBD oil, it helps me a lot to fall asleep. For the first time in years I sleep like a baby. I take around 10 drops sublingually. I know it's an overdose, but who cares, if it helps...

Re: Poor Sleep Linked with Future Amyloid-β Build Up

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Post by tomcam » Mon, Nov 23, 2020, 4:15 PM UTC

tartoran wrote: post #26

fakedang wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Cold showers, warm milk and zero screen time right before bed. Thought of just mentioning it, dunno if it might help you in particular.

I was told that alternating cold and hot showers - a few cycles - help reset the nervous system. I tried it a few times and seems to be working, makes me feel relaxed and tired in a pleasant way. Simply taking cold showers before going to bed will make you feel invigorated, not very conducive to sleep.

Wait so shower for a few seconds cold, a few seconds heart, and repeat that cycle a few times before bed?

Re: Poor Sleep Linked with Future Amyloid-β Build Up

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Post by tartoran » Mon, Nov 23, 2020, 8:04 PM UTC

tomcam wrote: post #32

tartoran wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I was told that alternating cold and hot showers - a few cycles - help reset the nervous system. I tried it a few times and seems to be working, makes me feel relaxed and tired in a pleasant way. Simply taking cold showers before going to bed will make you feel invigorated, not very conducive to sleep.

Wait so shower for a few seconds cold, a few seconds heart, and repeat that cycle a few times before bed?

Yes. You can finish with hot. Make sure hot/cold water get all over your torso, chest and spine. You will feel really good afterwards even though the cold water isn't very pleasant. Alternatively, in the summer, take cold showers for invigoration, especially if you feel sleepy in the morning. It is unpleasant for the moment but it makes you feel great afterwards.