Q Since the after-effects, my sleep is light and I don't feel refreshed even after sleeping. How can I improve my sleep quality?
A Regularity and quality matter more than sleep duration. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, and avoiding overexertion during the day plus smartphones and caffeine before bed, brings you closer to truly restorative sleep.
Detailed Answer
After long COVID, light sleep and waking up unrefreshed are common. Keeping consistent bed and wake times, avoiding caffeine, alcohol, late-night snacks, and bright screens for several hours before bed, and not overexerting yourself during the day all help. Excessive daytime activity lowers nighttime sleep quality, so it should go hand in hand with activity management.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
In Korean medicine, we believe that clearing heat that has risen up after infection and replenishing depleted fluids leads to deep sleep. At Dongjedang, in the balancing phase, we calm heat that has risen to the upper body and soothe an overstimulated system, helping your sleep time actually translate into recovery.
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