Deepak Chopra refers to the amazing processing our bodies provide for us as “infinite correlation”. It is processing 24/7. The choices we make can help or hinder our body’s ability to process and re-energize itself. If we hinder this ability, we lose energy. The digestive dilemma is an example of how we hinder.

 Here is what happens. Just before bedtime, we decide to finish off the ham sandwich in the fridge or maybe we “feel like a pizza”, have a pizza delivered, eat it, and go to bed. As we fall into our re-energizing sleep, our body must resolve the following dilemma: does it focus on the natural sleep cycles and rhythms or does it focus on digesting our pizza? If the focus is on sleep cycles the pizza is not digested properly which may result in acid-reflux or bowel disorders. Both of these consume energy. If the focus is on properly digesting the pizza, sleep cycles are disturbed and less energy is renewed. Clearly, the wiser choice is proper digestion. The consequence: Our sleep and energy suffer.   

What to do? (Application) Stop eating at least two hours before bedtime. Often when we think we feel hungry, we are misinterpreting our need for water. So, instead of the pizza, have a glass of water or juice. You also might just be bored; find something physical to do.