16|Wanna Know why?

Hey Fam, Master Coach G 🌟 here, Thriving After 50 – Mind, Body, Soul! In this week’s episode, we're uncovering.... Why is it when you're sick that you feel worse at night? Have you ever wondered why? I have and thought it was worth researching. Feeling worse at night when you’re sick is a common experience—and it’s not just in your head. Here are the main reasons why symptoms intensify at night: ⸻ 1. Circadian Rhythms (Body Clock) Your body follows a natural 24-hour cycle that affects hormone levels, body temperature, and immune function. At night: • Cortisol, a hormone that helps reduce inflammation, is lower. Less cortisol = more noticeable inflammation and symptoms. • Your immune system ramps up at night, working harder to fight infection, which can trigger more symptoms like fever, chills, and body aches. ⸻ 2. Lying Down Makes Symptoms Worse When you’re horizontal: • Nasal congestion increases because mucus doesn’t drain as easily. • Post-nasal drip may worsen coughing. • Acid reflux (if you have it) can feel more intense, triggering cough or sore throat. ⸻ 3. Fewer Distractions During the day, you’re more distracted by activity. At night, your focus shifts inward: • You’re more aware of pain, congestion, or fatigue. • Worry and stress may also feel heavier when you’re trying to rest. ⸻ 4. Air Quality and Dryness Night air is often: • Cooler and drier, especially in homes with heating or A/C, which dries out mucous membranes and can make sore throats and nasal passages feel worse. ⸻ 5. Melatonin’s Role Melatonin, your sleep hormone, increases at night and may also influence immune responses. It can trigger inflammatory cytokines in some illnesses, intensifying symptoms like fatigue or fever. ⸻ How to Ease Nighttime Discomfort: • Elevate your head to improve drainage. • Use a humidifier to ease dryness. • Stay hydrated to thin mucus. • Take symptom relief before bed (natural or conventional). • Calm your nervous system with breathing or gentle music to help you rest. 🎙️ “Ever notice how being sick feels way worse at night? You’re not imagining it. As the sun sets, your body’s natural rhythms shift—cortisol, the hormone that helps control inflammation, drops, so you feel more aches and congestion. Plus, lying down makes it harder for mucus to drain, and without daytime distractions, every sniffle and ache feels magnified. Add dry nighttime air and an immune system that ramps up while you sleep, and boom—symptoms hit harder. Want to feel better? Elevate your head, stay hydrated, and use a humidifier to soothe your system while you rest.” 🌙💤 That's what I have for you today. I hope this episode has added value to your life. If it has please share it with someone that it may benefit as well and also subscribe to my channel so that every time I drop a new episode, you will be notified. But before I get out of here, I want to say thank you to all my listeners around the world. Here in the United States Canada Australia Russia Federation China Mexico Belgium Ireland South Africa Brazil Nigeria United Kingdom Germany France Bangladesh Ukraine Kuwait India Hong Kong Dominican Republic Philippines Barbados Saudi Arabia Spain Japan Netherlands Pakistan Indonesia Portugal I appreciate each and everyone of you. Thank you for joining me here on Thriving After 50 Mind Body Soul. This is Master Coach G and I will see you on the next level! Melaleuca All Natural Products mymelaleuca.com/Mastercoachg https://grow.melaleuca.com/public/share/tdvo7 Book a call with me Coach G Calendly https://calendly.com/mindbodysoulshift/1on1discoverycall Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1ABsPJtLLU/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/coachgretaross/p/CgmPCAFub7e/&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwiVxYeSuYqHAxUxAHkGHYT7A34QFnoECCQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3LpjZAXFW2RGM1M1g6MiWa Linkin https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-g Bold Journey https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-coach-greta-ross/ Voyage Dallas http://voyagedallas.com/interview/life-work-greta-ross/ WFAA interview https://youtu.be/0nDJuA0hUZM We dare you commercial https://vimeo.com/332687462/1fe34ff7d6 Linktree https://linktr.ee/mindbodysoulshift Cell Phone Call or Text 972-480-1459