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Are you getting enough sleep?

29 May Are you getting enough sleep?

Posted at 20:45h in Uncategorized by

When was the last time you woke up feeling fully rested or the last time you were able to get a full 8 hours of sleep? You probably can’t even remember however, if you answered last night then you are one of the very few who have discovered the importance of sleep. The majority of adults believe they can function with 6 hours or less of sleep, which isn’t healthy. Getting anything less than 6 hours can put your body and mind at risk.

“Sleep services all aspects of our body in one way or another: molecular, energy balance, as well as intellectual function, alertness and mood,” says Dr. Merrill Mitler, a sleep expert and neuroscientist at NIH. Not only is sleep imperative to your brain function, but it is also essential for your body. Dr. Michael Twery, a sleep expert at NIH says “Sleep affects almost every tissue in our bodies, it affects growth and stress hormones, our immune system, appetite, breathing, blood pressure and cardiovascular health.”[1]

You may feel you get enough sleep with your 4 or 5 hours a night but let’s take a look into the benefits that come with getting a full 8 hours of rest.

Can Improve Memory

  • A process called consolidation takes place as we sleep, this is where you strengthen memories or “practice” skills learned while you were awake [3]. Sleep is an important time that helps process everything better.

 

Curb Inflammation

  • According to com“Inflammation is linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, and premature aging. Research indicates that people who get less sleep six or fewer hours a night have higher blood levels of inflammatory proteins than those who get more [3].”

 

Reduces Stress

  • When your body is sleep deficient, it goes into a state of stress. The body’s functions are put on high alert, which causes high blood pressure and the production of stress hormones [2]. When you allow your body to get enough rest and recharge it can reduce the state of stress within your body. We could all use a stress reliever, why not try adding an hour to your sleep.

 

May Help Maintain a Healthy Weight

  • According to Dr. Rapoport “Sleep and metabolism are controlled by the same sectors of the brain. When you are sleepy, certain hormones go up in your blood, and those same hormones drive appetite. [3]” It is important to get a full night’s rest to help balance hormones this can help in regulating your appetite and managing a healthy weight.

 

Make You More Alert & Active

  • When you wake up from a good night’s rest you are more likely to be active and engaed throughout the day. You are able to react quickly and maintain sustained energy throughout the day. With all of this action you are setting yourself up for another night of good rest.

 

Knowing all the perks of getting a good night’s rest I encourage you to take a step back reevaluate your sleep patterns. Make sure you try to instill healthy sleep habits and patterns. Not sure if you are setting yourself up for a successful night of sleep? Try to incorporate these patterns into your nightly routine:

  • Create a sleep schedule and attempt to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every day.
  • Practice relaxation before bed. Try reading or a guided meditation, but be sure to stay away from electronics.
  • Exercising daily, this can help you sleep better through the night.
  • Create a comfortable sleeping space. Your sleeping space should be cool, dark and not contain any noise that would disturb your rest.

 

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Sources:

[1] https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2013/04/benefits-slumber

[2] https://www.verywellhealth.com/top-health-benefits-of-a-good-nights-sleep-2223766

[3] https://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20459221,00.html

[4] https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/healthy-sleep-tips

[5] https://www.alaskasleep.com/blog/tips-creating-ideal-sleep-environment