SLEEP STEALERS Avoid These Foods for Better Sleep
For the estimated 1 in 3 Americans who struggle with insomnia, avoiding sleepless nights is a top priority. Most people know to ease into relaxing activities and avoid blue light from digital devices for at least an hour before bedtime. However, avoiding certain foods that can keep you awake is just as important. Here are four of the worst culprits.
Sadly, popular party fare, which includes cheese, tomato sauce, alcohol, and carbonated drinks, also can trigger heartburn.
TUMMY TROUBLEMAKERS As enjoyable as carbonated beverages may be, they can cause gas, bloating, and general stomach discomfort, preventing you from settling into sleep. Other potential triggers of stomach problems include citrus fruits, which have a high acid content that can fuel stomach acid. Citrus also acts as a natural diuretic, prompting you to awaken in need of a bathroom at night. HIDDEN CAFFEINE Avoiding the caffeine in coffee, energy drinks, and soft drinks is a no-brainer, but certain teas can disrupt sleep, too. While even the highest-caffeine teas, including yerba mate and black tea, have less than half as much caffeine as a standard cup of coffee, all true teas — so defined because they are made from the Camellia sensinis plant — still have enough caffeine to disturb sleep. Only herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, and hibiscus brews are caffeine-free. And chamomile, in particular, contains the added benefit of a plant-based compound called apigenin, which calms the brain.
RHYTHM WRECKERS Cheese lovers, beware! Tyramine, an amino acid found in fermented and aged foods, including cheese, tends to trigger the release of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that can raise blood pressure. Alcohol also is believed to interfere with circadian rhythms by disrupting the body’s sensitivity to natural sleep cues, such as waning light in the evening.
ACID IGNITERS For the estimated 1 in 5 Americans who suffer from acid reflux, the food and drink consumed before bedtime are pivotal to sleep quality. Foods that trigger this gastrointestinal disorder include spicy items and high-fat dairy products like ice cream.
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most recent role at another medspa, where she honed her skills over the past two years.
Loreen finds so much joy in seeing her patients happy with their results, calling it “the cherry on top.” Her favorite procedures include full facial balancing with neurotoxins and filler, BBL Halo treatments, and thread lifts. Outside of work, Loreen still rides and competes with her horses. She owns two — one she competes with, and the other, her first horse, is now retired. She’s a bit of a foodie, originally from LA, and loves spending time at the barn or traveling with her husband.
Loreen’s journey into aesthetics is unique and inspiring. Growing up, she aspired to be a professional equestrian and even pursued a path toward the Olympics. However, her passion shifted, and she decided to ride for fun while pursuing a career in nursing. Loreen’s love for the operating room initially drew her into nursing, but when she discovered aesthetics, she knew it was her calling. “I’m not just a left-sided brain person,” she shares, “so the great thing about aesthetics is that I get to use that analytical side, but also the artistic side of my brain. It’s the perfect mix of both.”
Meet our new injector, Loreen! We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Music City Plastic Surgery family. Loreen brings five years of injecting experience to our team, with her
Welcome, Loreen! We’re so excited to have you with us!
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