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I used to think so as well. I was always of the mindset that I had to feel somewhat full to "relax" me so I can go to sleep. I could never seem to fall asleep while hungry.

But, I found out, it's actually just a mindset thing. Once I realized that, I found that I could go to bed hungry and still get a great nights sleep. I know it sounds incorrect but sometimes attitude and mindset really can influence outcomes.

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That's why the placebo effect works.

You can improve quite a lot about your life if you can control your mindset.

But, it's a little more than that for some. Some people are actually able to reduce cortisol in their bodies, regulate temperature, slow the blood pressure and a host of other bodily functions through power of the mind and breathing.

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