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Frequent Nighttime Bathroom Trips? The Issue Might Not Be Your Bladder...

Tricking Gravity Before Sleep

The good news is that once you realize the legs are the culprit, you can stop battling your bladder and instead focus on managing your circulation. The solution is often surprisingly simple and involves a little proactive physics. Rather than letting your body start the fluid redistribution process the moment you want to sleep, you can get a head start. By elevating your legs above the level of your heart for thirty to sixty minutes before going to bed, you allow that fluid to shift while you're still awake and near a bathroom.

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