better sleep for better performance
Do you find yourself struggling to get enough sleep at night? Is it difficult to move in the morning? Without it, our bodies are not able to reload and reset, making the day more of a challenge.
Humans spend about a third of their lives sleeping. During the different stages of sleep, the body heals. Steps 1 and 2 allow our bodies to relax and slow down. In stages 3 and 4, the blood pressure drops, breathing slows, muscles are relaxed, energy is restored, and the growth and tissue repair occurs. During the deepest sleep (REM sleep), the body is completely relaxed, but the brain is active, which causes dreams. This step provides energy to the body and brain in preparation for the day (National Sleep Foundation).
Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, just as much as healthy diet and exercise. Both the quantity and quality of sleep are important for body function. If you have trouble falling asleep or trouble staying asleep, it can cloud your judgment and productivity. If you encounter snoring, a pause in breathing, or gasping during sleep, consult your doctor. Identify and treat the cause of sleep disorders can help you get on the path of sleep a good night!
Did you know?
- Melatonin, a hormone natural sleep can be found naturally in a variety of foods, such as tomatoes, grape skins, cherries and nuts.
- The optimum time it takes to fall asleep is between 10-15 minutes, no less can be a sign of sleep deprivation.
- A complete sleep cycle is 0 minutes.
- At least 40 million Americans each year suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders (NIH).
Tips to Increase sleep
- Journal -. get your thoughts out of your head and on paper
- Establish a bedtime routine. - Regulate your body clock
- Drink herbal tea - try chamomile, lavender, peppermint or
- exercise regularly -. morning or early afternoon workouts improve sleep
- Keep a cool little room -. between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit
More advice from the National Sleep Foundation
Sources :. National Sleep Foundation Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, strategies LifeWork, Adventist HealthCare. The Health Council of the week is for educational purposes. For more information, consult your doctor. feel Please free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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