View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr. Jess Andrade Pediatrics (@doctorjesss)What is 10-3-2-1-0 rule of sleep? 10 hours before bed: Limit caffeineThree hours before bed: Limit foods that can cause an upset stomachTwo hours before bed: Limit homeworkOne hour before bed: Limit screen timeZero hours: The times you will hit the snooze buttonAlso Read | Can diabetes affect your sleep and vice versa? According to Dr Navneet Sood, senior consultant and clinical lead, pulmonary, Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, the 10-3-2-1-0 sleep rule is a simple approach for remembering some healthy pre-sleep practices. Dr Sood noted that reducing the use of electronic gadgets one hour before bedtime helps as blue light disturbs the body’s natural sleep cycle. But, Dr Sood pointed out that it is “only a tip” and may not work for people with medical conditions.

Source: Indian Express September 22, 2022 19:56 UTC