Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it leads to a worse night’s rest overall here’s why
Kuhlwein, Hauger and Irwin (2003) reported lower cortisol early inthe night and higher levels later in the night in their African American alcoholics aftertwo weeks. This, too, can wake you up in the middle of the night, sometimes more than once. And the more water your kidneys release, the higher the chances you’ll get dehydrated. Dehydration can give you a headache; and pain itself can cause poor sleep. Also, getting up multiple times at night puts you at increased risk for falling. First off, while wine and other alcohols have notorious sedative effects, it’s important to note that these drinks also have calories, which means they give us energy, too. …
