Sleeping is a natural behavior, its Nature law. Not only human beings sleep but animals, birds, fishes, insects, trees, plants, flowers; and sometime I feel that rivers, stars, sun, moon, hills and mountains sleep and rest for a while. Even machines need rest to give us fast and steady out put and positive results.
The fact is that comfortable sleep is a blessing of God. Insufficient sleep caused nightmares which is a symbol of poor mental and physical health.
Healthy amount of sleep for an average adult is about 7 to 8 hours each night.
Benefits of Sufficient Sleep :
“Sleep is that golden chain that ties our health and body together.” Thomas Dekker.
- Good sleep is also a vital element for good health.
- One of the most essential need of life and the key to our mental and physical health.
- No doubt, it is one of the pillars of health. It tends to healthy life style.
- It also helps you to maintain the balance of our mood and emotions.
- Sufficient sleep helps to protect and strengthen our memory.
- It can improve our concentration and productivity towards work.
- It can also overcome serious health issues and diseases.
- Above all, it helps to improve our immune system and its function.
- Good sleep helps to maintain our appetite.Usually those people who take excessive amount of sleep, have more tendency towards obesity.
Lack of Sleep and health issues :
“In the midst of these hard times it is our good health and sleep that are enjoyable.” Knute Nelson.
“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep” E.Joseph Cossman.
- Lack of sleep affects our over all health.
- Poor sleep results in many health issues and mental disorders.
- It also affects our social behavior and relationships.
- It can invite many other serious health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and stress related issues.
- Sleep deprivation badly affects our brain abilities and puts our physical health at risk.
Preparation of Good Sleep :
“Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.” William Blake.
- Strictly follow the schedule or time table of your sleep.
- Before going to bed, avoid taking caffeine. Your bed should be comfortable, especially your pillow.
- Work out or exercise is a must during day time, and walk in a slow motion after taking your meal/dinner is most important for digestion and sufficient sleep.
- It also helps in blood circulation and stress relief.
- Never take your worries within you when you go to your bed for sleep. The “entrance” of worries/stress or depressing shouldn’t allowed to your bedroom.
- Your sleeping clothes/ night suit as well as your bed spread/bed sheet and pillow case/pillow cover should be light, loose and comfortable.
- Try to watch your favorite TV show or light comedy or some mind soothing instrumental music in a dim light, which couldn’t disturbed your sleep.
- Sufficient fresh air and cross ventilation is also a key factor to inviting a good sleep.
“Early to bed, early to rise;
makes a man…..
healthy, wealthy and wise.”
Good Night ! Have Sweet Dreams 🙂
