Aiming for 6-8 hours of sleep a night is ideal for the average adult, teens and children often requiring more. Upon waking, the body is in a state of dehydration from a nights sleep and coming out of a state of repair and autophagy. Autophagy is the destruction of dead tissue cells and debris that accumulate over time. The body during a sleep state is busy breaking down material, and without taking any water in for that window of time we need to be replenished.
We also lose moisture through the breathing process, and often wake up with dry mouth or bad breath. Snacking before bread with chips, sodas or alochol will further dehydrate the body due to high sodium content, further aggravate the situation. Hence why we wake up in the morning, sore, stiff or sleepier than usual. Before sleep and upon first waking up in the morning, drink a large glass of water with a citrus additive. Lemon, lime or grapefruit works best. You can also add cucumber and mint for taste and nutrients.
Starting the morning with a few deep breathing exercises, or breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth for a repetition of 10 breaths will help to oxygenate and wake up all the cells in your body! During sleep the respiratory rate slows, and breathing is shallow, focus on taking a few slow deep breaths which will calm the nervous system and put you in a relaxed state before starting the day.
This should be done right upon waking in a quiet and relaxed environment. Aim for 1-2 glasses of water right upon waking!
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