Dr. Talking to Local 18 about this, Akshay Srivastava said that it takes three to four hours to digest food. If you sleep in the meantime, the food in the intestine does not digest properly and the body does not get the nutrients they need.
Sleeping immediately after eating will be damaged
Sleeping immediately after lunch or at night can have many negative effects on the body. This increases the likelihood of many ailments.
Impact on Digestion System
If you sleep immediately after lunch or at night, your digestive system is affected. It takes longer to digest the food as there is no activity in the body, which does not feel refreshed even after getting up.
Heart problem
Dr. According to Sugita, sleeping immediately after eating is not done properly. If you eat oiled food, this can increase cholesterol levels. This can increase the risk of heart stroke, blockage and attack.
Acidity problem
Rotations help in digestion after eating, but sleeping immediately can increase acidity. Latte causes acid reflux, which can cause indigestion, gas and constipation.
Weigh
Sleeping immediately after eating does not burn calories, which causes weight gain. After this, even if you exercise, weight loss becomes difficult. So it is necessary to walk for some time after eating or a lightweight work.
Insomnia and fatigue
Sleeping immediately after eating can cause indigestion, which does not cause good sleep. Gradually this can cause insomnia problems, which can affect daily life and also cause high blood pressure problems.
Risk of diabetes
Sleeping immediately after eating can increase the amount of sugar in the blood. Sleeping does not properly digest extra fat and sugar, which increases the risk of diabetes. It is very important to do some physical activities after eating.
When and how to sleep after eating?
If you are very tired, Dr. According to Srivastava, you can sit on a sofa or chair after lunch and rest a little. But don’t sleep on the bed. However, the elderly, children and pregnant women can relax, if they want.
If there is a sick person or the doctor has advised to rest, he is allowed to sleep. A healthy person should sleep for two to three hours after meals. It would be good to do it between six and seven o’clock in the night. If you sit down late, take a light food and sleep at least an hour later.
Sitting or sleeping in the right position after eating?
The force or back force of the abdomen should not sleep after eating, thus causing difficulty in digestion. Abdominal pain and burden may be felt. Always try to sleep on the side. If you want to sit back, sit in a comfortable position. Sitting on the feet or sitting on the wrong position can cause abdominal pain and uncomfortable.
What asana to do after eating?
Vajrasana is very beneficial after eating. This improves digestion and gives the body energy. This posture also relaxes the leg muscles and helps keep the weight controlled. In addition, there is no problem of indigestion.
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(The information provided here is general information based. Expert should be consulted before trying any remedy. News 18 Gujarati does not confirm this.)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
April 02, 2025 4:03 is in the afternoon
