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"We all go through days where we need a quick pick-me-up but don't have the time for a two-hour snooze."
Nick also said that he loved the attention that the video has been receiving. "It feels so good to get recognition for a piece of advice that really surprises people and can help them live life just a little bit better. There is no better or more fulfilling feeling than inspiring, teaching, and truly improving the life of somebody else," he shared.
Moreover, Dr. Chug added that while elevating your legs during the nap won't necessarily contribute to the quality of sleep, it will help decrease swelling and improve blood flow. The purpose of this type of leg elevation, called passive leg raising (PLR), is "to elevate the legs above the heart in a manner that will help blood flow to the heart," he specified.
However, he also warned that elevating your legs for prolonged periods of time isn't recommended for patients with difficulty managing fluids, like those with heart disease, as it could be harmful.
However, Dr. Chug again advised not to rely on napping too heavily, and instead said, "Focus on why you’re napping. The need to sleep during the day can be a sign that you are not sleeping enough at night." He even said that too much napping could possibly be the reason you may find yourself not getting enough sleep when it's time for bed.
He added, "Sometimes, napping can put you in a vicious circle. Because of your sleep during the day, you have difficulty falling asleep at night, which causes you the urge to sleep during the day."