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What to Avoid Before Going to Sleep
Is your nightly routine sabotaging your sleep? Here’s what to avoid before hitting the sheets.
By Corrie Pikul
Original Content  |  October 23, 2012
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Don't: Overeat

Research has found that going to bed with an uncomfortably full stomach can stimulate brain waves, which can result in nightmares—and the more unhealthy the food, the more disturbing the dreams.

Do: Thwart unpleasant dreams--and unwanted pounds--by following the classic dieter's advice to chew small bites least 15 times before swallowing.
Printed from Oprah.com on Friday, May 24, 2013
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