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🚫💤 Heart Health Alert: Ditch Those Morning Alarms! 🚨🌙
Hey there! 🌞 If you’re hitting the snooze button like it’s your job, listen up! Nurse Jordan Bruss (@jordan.bruss on TikTok) dropped some truth bombs about those multiple morning alarms. 🚨
Here’s the deal: 🕰️ Waking up to a chorus of alarms messes with your REM (rapid eye movement) cycle. That’s the precious sleep phase where dreams happen and your brain does its nightly housekeeping. 🌙
Why is this bad?
- Sleep Inertia: Those repeated alarms? They cause sleep inertia – that groggy, “I need five more minutes” feeling. Not ideal for starting your day. 😴
- Fatigue and Mood Swings: Your cortisol levels spike each time an alarm blares. It’s like your body’s saying, “Fight or flight!” 🚀 But over time, this chronic adrenaline response can lead to fatigue, mood swings, and even depression. 😔
- Heart Health: Yep, stress from alarms can mess with your ticker. Cardiovascular issues, anyone? 🫀
- Weight Gain: Excess cortisol? It clings to those extra pounds. So, when the alarm rings, rise and shine – your waistline will thank you! 💪
What’s the solution?
- Ditch the Snooze Fest: No more traumatizing yourself! When that alarm goes off, seize the day. ☀️
- Try a Sunrise Alarm Clock: Peaceful wake-ups are a game-changer. 🌅
Remember, good sleep hygiene is your BFF. Nurse Bruss knows her stuff – she’s got the health and wellness receipts! 🌟
So, next time you’re tempted to hit snooze, think twice. Your REM cycle and cortisol levels will thank you! 😉