This article explains the importance of quality sleep which is very much essential for rejuvenation of both body and mind. It also lists some guidelines to have a restful, relaxed and a quality sleep.
Study after study speaks volumes about the importance of adequate sleep to overall health and well-being. But life's challenges in our harried world prevent us from realizing the fact that sleep deprivation has been associated with all sorts of problems from catching a cold to unsafe driving.
Sleeplessness or insomnia is a state of being not able to get to sleep, getting up frequently during night times, not feeling refreshed after getting up from the bed in the morning, etc,. Thus, it is clear that it is not just the hour quantity of sleep but the quality of sleep that determines a good sleep. Sleep is so vital to maintain good health and a positive mental well-being. We must cultivate the habit of getting a restful sleep each night.
Food, hard work and sleep are the three essential factors which are required for a healthy living. "Why do we sleep?" is the question which still remains unanswered though many studies and researches are conducted about it. Electronic equipments such as mobiles needs to be charged periodically for its effective functioning. Similarly, adequate sleep is a natural charger for recharging both our body and mind. A good and a peaceful sleep is essential for a healthy mind and a healthy body.
Though sleep pattern and needs vary from person-to-person, researchers and doctors are of the view that adults need 7-8 hours of quality sleep, teens 8-9 hours of sleep, school children 9-10 hours of sleep and preschoolers 10-12 hours of sleep. Newborns often sleep 16-18 hours a day.
Sleep is common for all living beings in this world. Plants, animals and all other living organisms sleep. Sleep is a medicine which can help you recover from both mental sickness and other health ailments. Many doctors prescribe sleeping as a remedy to all mental sickness, worries and depression. But it is unfortunate we fail to understand that sleep is the most essential thing for rejuvenation of the body and the mind and that the lack of quality sleep will bring in a host of health issues. This article explains the importance of sleep in detail.
A good sleep should suffice the following things.
a. Rest for eyes
b. Rest for Body
c. Rest for Mind
The work we carry out in our day-to-day life involves a lot of strain to our eyes. So, it is very much essential to provide adequate rest to our eyes by taking a nap in the afternoon. It has been documented that daytime nap is good for the heart. It is good to avoid starring at the monitor for a very long time and we can also take short breaks to rejuvenate our eye-nerves. It is also good to wash the eyes with cold water to have a refreshing feel. Some simple eye exercises can be practiced regularly to ensure we get adequate rest to our eyes.
It is a known fact that a new born baby needs to sleep for 18 hours a day. Similarly, an adult requires 6-8 hours of undisturbed sleep. It is worth mentioning that oversleeping is also not good for health. It may cause many diseases like obesity and other heart related problems.
We could sense the feeling of depression and tiredness once we are overloaded with work. Adequate sleep is very much essential for a healthy and a active brain. But our current culture of hurry and worry, long work schedules, shift work, increased anxiety and increased uses of Internet and television late at night deprive us of our essential sleep. So, it is very much important to plan things and allow for adequate sleep time because a lack of adequate sleep inhibit the production of an important hormone in our brain, namely, serotonin which induces sleep and thereby soothes and rejuvenate the mind and body. It is proven that low serotonin levels and too much stress are the reasons for sleeplessness.
All living beings except the six sensed mankind adhere themselves to the strict laws of nature. Non adherence to the laws of nature is the main reason for all adverse effects. We seem to have forgotten the dictum, "Early to bed, early to rise" which is faithfully followed by birds and animals excepting the modern man.
Could anybody hear the chirping of the birds at dawn and dusk? No, they all are set for a peaceful sleep after their hard work during morning times. Man's quest for riches and opulence has made him run from pillar to post. He has no time to stand and see the beauties around him. He has a lot of time and means to spend on transient and trivial things in life. But he has no time to set apart for his daily wellness routine. He develops the habit of attending late night parties and late night sleeping at the cost of his health and often fails to understand proper eating habits, handwork and proper sleep pattern which is the base for a healthy living. It is worth mentioning that it is the parents' responsibility to encourage children to adapt a healthy life style which includes a proper sleep pattern too.
No, sleeplessness is not a disease. It can be cured by changing our lifestyle. Sleeplessness can be due to one of the following reasons.
1. Mental stress or depression or worries
2. Physical ailments
3. Lack of proper sleeping facilities
Most of the young people spend too much of time thinking about the future forgetting to live in the present. Too much of thinking may result in stress, tension and worries paving way to sleeplessness.
1. Avoid worrying about things which is beyond your reach.
2. Plan and aim for things based on your capacity and caliber.
A typical example is the case of diabetic patients. They cannot have a good sleep as they have the problem of frequent urination. Similarly, people suffering from wheezing problems and Asthma also find difficulty in having a good sleep. Some people also have the habit of biting teeth, snoring and blabbering too.
We are living in a fast moving world. We have today too little sleep and too much activity. We think that sleep is a routine thing like breathing. We don't realize that sleep deprivation disrupts production of important hormones and that sleep deprivation is linked to various health problems.
We think that all our woes and worries relating to sleep deprivation can be quick fixed by means of some over the counters medications. But we must understand that sleeping pills give only temporary solutions and they do not address the problem of why we cannot sleep. A new study shows that over the counter and prescription medications to get sleep each night triple the risk for mortality. But the problem ofsleeplessness can be easily dealt with some life-style modifications.
1. We must get up with sunrise and go to bed as early as possible in the night.
2. It is good to avoid caffeine after lunch.
3. It is good to avoid alcohol.
4. Avoid high GI(Glycemic Index) foods like carbohydrate before sleeping.
5. Don't exercise close to bedtime.
6. Have warm bath massage; warm aromatherapy is also good.
7. Keep off TV/computer thirty minutes before bed.
8. Keep regular schedule;go to bed at about the same time every night.
9. Let go off stress before bed. Bed time is not the time for introspection. so, get rid of your worries before bed.
10. Have some relaxing activities prior to bedtime;deep breathing exercise will facilitate relaxation.
11. The environment of the bedroom should be sleep-friendly. The sleeping room should not be used for other purposes, such as eating, working etc,.
12. Left side sleeping is good as it will facilitate digestion.
13. Listen to some soothing music prior to sleep.
14. It is good to Wear comfortable night wear.
We are living in a world of stress. We have forgotten the technique of relaxing. As a result we feel depressed, frustrated and irritated. Tensions, worries and anxieties have become part of our daily life in modern times. To cure these ills, we must all realize that we do notsleep enough and learn the art of achieving quality sleep by following the above guidelines.
Sleeplessness or insomnia is a state of being not able to get to sleep, getting up frequently during night times, not feeling refreshed after getting up from the bed in the morning, etc,. Thus, it is clear that it is not just the hour quantity of sleep but the quality of sleep that determines a good sleep. Sleep is so vital to maintain good health and a positive mental well-being. We must cultivate the habit of getting a restful sleep each night.
Importance of Sleep
Food, hard work and sleep are the three essential factors which are required for a healthy living. "Why do we sleep?" is the question which still remains unanswered though many studies and researches are conducted about it. Electronic equipments such as mobiles needs to be charged periodically for its effective functioning. Similarly, adequate sleep is a natural charger for recharging both our body and mind. A good and a peaceful sleep is essential for a healthy mind and a healthy body.
Though sleep pattern and needs vary from person-to-person, researchers and doctors are of the view that adults need 7-8 hours of quality sleep, teens 8-9 hours of sleep, school children 9-10 hours of sleep and preschoolers 10-12 hours of sleep. Newborns often sleep 16-18 hours a day.
Sleep is common for all living beings in this world. Plants, animals and all other living organisms sleep. Sleep is a medicine which can help you recover from both mental sickness and other health ailments. Many doctors prescribe sleeping as a remedy to all mental sickness, worries and depression. But it is unfortunate we fail to understand that sleep is the most essential thing for rejuvenation of the body and the mind and that the lack of quality sleep will bring in a host of health issues. This article explains the importance of sleep in detail.
A good sleep should suffice the following things.
a. Rest for eyes
b. Rest for Body
c. Rest for Mind
Rest for Eyes
The work we carry out in our day-to-day life involves a lot of strain to our eyes. So, it is very much essential to provide adequate rest to our eyes by taking a nap in the afternoon. It has been documented that daytime nap is good for the heart. It is good to avoid starring at the monitor for a very long time and we can also take short breaks to rejuvenate our eye-nerves. It is also good to wash the eyes with cold water to have a refreshing feel. Some simple eye exercises can be practiced regularly to ensure we get adequate rest to our eyes.
Rest for Body
It is a known fact that a new born baby needs to sleep for 18 hours a day. Similarly, an adult requires 6-8 hours of undisturbed sleep. It is worth mentioning that oversleeping is also not good for health. It may cause many diseases like obesity and other heart related problems.
Rest for Brain
We could sense the feeling of depression and tiredness once we are overloaded with work. Adequate sleep is very much essential for a healthy and a active brain. But our current culture of hurry and worry, long work schedules, shift work, increased anxiety and increased uses of Internet and television late at night deprive us of our essential sleep. So, it is very much important to plan things and allow for adequate sleep time because a lack of adequate sleep inhibit the production of an important hormone in our brain, namely, serotonin which induces sleep and thereby soothes and rejuvenate the mind and body. It is proven that low serotonin levels and too much stress are the reasons for sleeplessness.
Are we acting against nature?
All living beings except the six sensed mankind adhere themselves to the strict laws of nature. Non adherence to the laws of nature is the main reason for all adverse effects. We seem to have forgotten the dictum, "Early to bed, early to rise" which is faithfully followed by birds and animals excepting the modern man.
Could anybody hear the chirping of the birds at dawn and dusk? No, they all are set for a peaceful sleep after their hard work during morning times. Man's quest for riches and opulence has made him run from pillar to post. He has no time to stand and see the beauties around him. He has a lot of time and means to spend on transient and trivial things in life. But he has no time to set apart for his daily wellness routine. He develops the habit of attending late night parties and late night sleeping at the cost of his health and often fails to understand proper eating habits, handwork and proper sleep pattern which is the base for a healthy living. It is worth mentioning that it is the parents' responsibility to encourage children to adapt a healthy life style which includes a proper sleep pattern too.
Is sleeplessness a disease?
No, sleeplessness is not a disease. It can be cured by changing our lifestyle. Sleeplessness can be due to one of the following reasons.
1. Mental stress or depression or worries
2. Physical ailments
3. Lack of proper sleeping facilities
Overcome mental stress
Most of the young people spend too much of time thinking about the future forgetting to live in the present. Too much of thinking may result in stress, tension and worries paving way to sleeplessness.
Remedies
1. Avoid worrying about things which is beyond your reach.
2. Plan and aim for things based on your capacity and caliber.
Physical ailments
A typical example is the case of diabetic patients. They cannot have a good sleep as they have the problem of frequent urination. Similarly, people suffering from wheezing problems and Asthma also find difficulty in having a good sleep. Some people also have the habit of biting teeth, snoring and blabbering too.
We are living in a fast moving world. We have today too little sleep and too much activity. We think that sleep is a routine thing like breathing. We don't realize that sleep deprivation disrupts production of important hormones and that sleep deprivation is linked to various health problems.
We think that all our woes and worries relating to sleep deprivation can be quick fixed by means of some over the counters medications. But we must understand that sleeping pills give only temporary solutions and they do not address the problem of why we cannot sleep. A new study shows that over the counter and prescription medications to get sleep each night triple the risk for mortality. But the problem ofsleeplessness can be easily dealt with some life-style modifications.
Some tips for a better sleep
1. We must get up with sunrise and go to bed as early as possible in the night.
2. It is good to avoid caffeine after lunch.
3. It is good to avoid alcohol.
4. Avoid high GI(Glycemic Index) foods like carbohydrate before sleeping.
5. Don't exercise close to bedtime.
6. Have warm bath massage; warm aromatherapy is also good.
7. Keep off TV/computer thirty minutes before bed.
8. Keep regular schedule;go to bed at about the same time every night.
9. Let go off stress before bed. Bed time is not the time for introspection. so, get rid of your worries before bed.
10. Have some relaxing activities prior to bedtime;deep breathing exercise will facilitate relaxation.
11. The environment of the bedroom should be sleep-friendly. The sleeping room should not be used for other purposes, such as eating, working etc,.
12. Left side sleeping is good as it will facilitate digestion.
13. Listen to some soothing music prior to sleep.
14. It is good to Wear comfortable night wear.
We are living in a world of stress. We have forgotten the technique of relaxing. As a result we feel depressed, frustrated and irritated. Tensions, worries and anxieties have become part of our daily life in modern times. To cure these ills, we must all realize that we do notsleep enough and learn the art of achieving quality sleep by following the above guidelines.
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