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That’s why I can’t stop thinking about a napping hack by the Navy SEALs I just heard. If anybody needs a super-quick burst of solid energy, it’s them, right? So, I decided to talk to a doctor who knows his stuff re: sleep and internal medicine (among other specializations) about why this nap is beneficial and if it’s the answer I've been looking for.
First, let’s talk about the eight-minute part. How can a nap that’s so short be energizing?
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Dr. Dasgupta has explanations for that, too. Besides just feeling nice after a long day of being on your feet, it has to do with pressure and blood flow.
In other words, propping your legs up can make your body feel more comfortable and have real health benefits.
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Neither is enough to make up for inadequate sleep in general, though. “The Navy SEAL power nap can be beneficial when you’re drowsy, but it shouldn’t replace sleep at night,” Dr. Dasgupta says.
So, Dr. Dasgupta shares recommendations on how to fall asleep faster:
Keep the room dark. Take slow, deep breaths. Try progressive muscle relaxation, or tensing and releasing parts of your body one by one, to release tension. If your mind is racing, count backward from 100 or picture a peaceful scene.Nap in the same spot if you can, because your brain will start associating that space with being asleep.Up Next:
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Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, a quadruple-board certified physician in pulmonary, sleep, internal and critical care medicine Read More Details
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