What Makes You Sleep Well?

Kimchi
@thelme55 (76476)
Germany
November 13, 2022 3:08pm CST
I know there are many reasons one can sleep well. I sleep well when I am so tired and exhausted from work. I also sleep well after hours of walking at the lake or in the forest with my friend. I also sleep well after having an Ayurvedic body massage for an hour, etc… Drinking a mug of hot milk or hot chocolate before going to bed helps me have a tight sleep. What I didn’t know before is that Kimchi, a Korean fermented cabbage side dish can help me sleep deep as well. That was what I found out a few days ago. I was so surprised. A few days ago, I was craving for something salty, sour and spicy. It was already 10 in the evening. I searched for something for that kind of food in the fridge and in my pantry. Gladfully, I found a jar of Kimchi which I have bought a few weeks ago in an Asian shop nearby. I chewed 2 tablespoons of Kimchi slowly while watching a video. I was contented. The craving was gone and I went to sleep. I have eaten for 3 consecutive evenings Kimchi before going to bed, before I realised that on those nights, I slept like a log. A very deep sleep. My imported Kimchi is gone. I have to make my own tomorrow after buying the ingredients. What makes you sleep well? Do you know that Kimchi can help you sleep tightly? Thank you for reading. Have a nice day/evening to you.
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@Juliaacv (48415)
• Canada
13 Nov 22
I sleep best when I take a nice hot shower to relax and cuddle up under the blankets beside my hubby, that is when everything is perfect in my world.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Nov 22
Me too. The hot shower before going to bed is great @Juliaacv. Thank you.
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@Treborika (17259)
• Mombasa, Kenya
14 Nov 22
I sleep very well after a very tiresome day. When the body becomes do fatigued and tired I tend to have a nice sleep and I can sleep like a baby actually.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
14 Nov 22
That is good @Treborika. Sometimes I am too tired that I can’t sleep. Thank you.
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@Treborika (17259)
• Mombasa, Kenya
14 Nov 22
@thelme55 Sorry then I have a good sleep when I had a tiresome day
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
25 Jan 23
Fresh air knocks me out, especially beach air.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
25 Jan 23
@thelme55 We are so alike. I’m happy to see you
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
25 Jan 23
@DianneN Do you think so? I am happy to see you, too. It’s time for me to sleep now. Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday. Good night for me.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
25 Jan 23
The same with me @DianneN. I miss the fresh beach air. Thank you.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
13 Nov 22
Soothing music and having my last meal of the day at least 5 hours before l am ready to sleep. Quaker oats also helps.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
14 Nov 22
Yes, soothing music helps me sleep too @Kandae11. It is good to know that Quaker oats help. Thank you.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Nov 22
When the weather is cold, snuggling is the best. I have many of my grandmother's quilts I take out this time of year. Comfort food works as well.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
14 Nov 22
Yes,snuggling with a warm bed is very comforting and helps me sleep, too. Thank you @CarolDM
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Nov 22
@thelme55 You are very welcome.
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@Neil43 (3167)
14 Nov 22
Having done all the things that I needed to accomplish for the day and going to bed early make me sleep well.
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@Treborika (17259)
• Mombasa, Kenya
14 Nov 22
So you have to complete all your daily activities my friend
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@Neil43 (3167)
14 Nov 22
@Treborika Yup or else I will be wakeful at night.
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@Treborika (17259)
• Mombasa, Kenya
14 Nov 22
@Neil43 Just imagine that
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@May2k8 (18078)
• Indonesia
20 Nov 22
Depends, if my mind is calm or tired I will fall asleep more easily but usually I sleep a maximum of 6 hours every day.
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@May2k8 (18078)
• Indonesia
20 Nov 22
@thelme55 I actually if I sleep more than 6 hours my body feels like it's been hit by a wall.
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Nov 22
6 hours of sleep at night is not enough for me. I would be sleepy the whole day. Thank you @May2k8
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
14 Nov 22
I really don't like Kimchi. That is good to know Kimchi help you sleep. I have medications for sleep. I skip them one night and I had a lot of dreams I remember when I woke up. Now I don't have so much dreams again. I relax with music and meditations before sleeping
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
18 Nov 22
@thelme55 That is a great discovery
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Nov 22
@averygirl72 It is indeed.
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@RebeccasFarm (86757)
• United States
10 Dec 22
That is funny I have had kimchi lately also. I bought it at the health store. And I take that and also some probiotic and sleep better.
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• United States
16 Dec 22
@thelme55 Thanks Thelma
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
15 Dec 22
I am sure you enjoyed your kimchi. I can only buy kimchi in an Asian store. I am glad you have slept well @RebeccasFarm.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
14 Nov 22
What makes us sleep well surely is individual and different from people to people. Should I eat cabbage in the evening I would feel sick all the night long, also warm milk gives me stomach pain. A piece of chocolate and a hot bath before going to bed help me to sleep better.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
18 Nov 22
@thelme55 A piece of chocolate is enough for me, it is relaxing and the hot bath is good for my muscles and my spine.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Nov 22
@LadyDuck I don’t always have chocolate at home but chocolate powder for making hot chocolate. A hot bath is one of the best thing to do before sleeping.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
17 Nov 22
I agree with you @LadyDuck. Everyone is different. A hot bath and a hot chocolate after that will help me sleep tightly. I will do that tonight after mylotting. Thank you.
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
13 Nov 22
I've found a breathing exercise which helps me fall asleep.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
14 Nov 22
I heard that breathing exercises is good before sleeping but I have not tried it. I would like to try it. Thank you @MALUSE.
@Treborika (17259)
• Mombasa, Kenya
14 Nov 22
@thelme55 I have never tried about this.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
17 Nov 22
@Treborika You can try that.
@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Nov 22
I'm glad it helped you sleep well. Going to bed when I'm tired puts me right to sleep.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Nov 22
@thelme55 Thank you. It was a good day.
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Nov 22
Yes, it helps me @just4him. Thank you. Have a nice Sunday.
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@LindaOHio (156056)
• United States
14 Nov 22
I haven't found anything that helps me sleep other than a big meal. I sometimes will fall asleep after lunch. Hope you have a nice week!
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
17 Nov 22
I see. I hope you have a nice week too @LindaOHio. Thank you.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Nov 22
@LindaOHio I hope it’s not too much snow for you. We only have 2C here, cloudy and rainy.
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@LindaOHio (156056)
• United States
18 Nov 22
@thelme55 Thank you. We have a big s**w storm coming on Sunday. Yuck!
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@Altoid1 (60)
• United States
20 Nov 22
Pitch black room. I think it’s due to my constant activity throughout the day. Come bed time, I’m exhausted
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Nov 22
I see. It should be dark in the room when I sleep. I heard some couldn’t sleep without lights on. Thank you @Altoid1
• United States
20 Nov 22
@thelme55 I’ve heard that as well. That’s unfortunate
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
26 Jan 23
I have never heard that kimchi could help us to have a good sleep. I used to take a pill of magnesium supplement, it helps me so much
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• United States
14 Nov 22
I had absolutely no idea that Kimchi could have sleep benefits. I'm glad you discovered this and can get some good quality sleep. I've never had Kimchi Normally I don't have trouble falling asleep but sometimes I have trouble going back to sleep if I get up to use the bathroom.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
10 Dec 22
Thank you @Marilynda1225. Sorry for the late reply. Sometimes, I have difficulty sleeping and it turned out that there was a full moon.
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
15 Nov 22
I only spend 5 hours sleep. I'm okay with this.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
17 Nov 22
That is too short for a sleep for me @cacay1.Are you not sleepy in the afternoon? Thank you.
@Shiva49 (26200)
• Singapore
14 Nov 22
I switch off my mind completely and that helps. I have stopped worrying with a take I have to face the reality.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
28 Jan 23
That’s good @Shiva49. Thank you. Have a nice weekend.
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@aninditasen (15732)
• Raurkela, India
14 Nov 22
I made a powder of dry fruits and nuts today that I would take with warm milk to sleep well. Wish I had a place for Ayurvedic message near my house.
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@aninditasen (15732)
• Raurkela, India
21 Nov 22
@thelme55 I shall search for it in my city to get rid of my aches and pains.
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Nov 22
It’s been a while since I had an Ayurvedic massage. I wish we had that too nearby. Thank you @aninditasen.
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@Beestring (13318)
• Hong Kong
14 Nov 22
I drink a glass of warm milk before bedtime.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
14 Nov 22
I do that sometimes @Beestring but with lactose free milk. Thank you.
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