Taken from SparkPeople’s newsletter
Difficulty falling (and staying) asleep is a common problem. Nightly sleep for the average American has dropped from 10 hours (before the invention of the light bulb) to 6.9 hours, with a third of adults now getting even less than that! In fact, nearly half of all adults admit they sleep less so they can work (or play) more, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF).
As an important source of fuel for the body, sleep is a valuable commodity. Surprisingly, what we hear about health usually revolves around exercise and nutrition; the truth about sleep–one of the most important factors to attaining vitality–is often left out of the mix. Research shows that a perpetual lack of sleep can:
- Undermine the body’s ability to fight off disease.
- Reduce the quality and quantity of your work
- Mimic the symptoms of impaired glucose tolerance (which can lead to diabetes and hypertension).
- Hinder weight loss and/or cause weight gain
- Impair concentration
- Cause disorientation
- Slow down the body’s reaction time
- Increase moodiness and irritation
- Lead to depression
Getting more sleep can help improve your well-being by reducing your risk of health problems and improving your mood. You should work closely with your doctor to develop a plan that is safe and effective for you. But the good news is that lifestyle changes, like proper nutrition, stress management, and regular exercise can improve the quality and quantity of your sleep starting tonight!
Some uses sleeping pills to fight insomnia but this could have side effects. Our body needs quality sleep that strengthens our system and possessed positive outlook in everyday living. I’ve read some of your tips on how to get a good sleep and I bet having an afternoon workout will work fine and avoiding certain intake of food and drinks will also help. Last, learning to manage stress and late night habits will be a good start.
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I know that I have spoken about this before and I do realize the benefit of good quality sleep , that is why we have created the wellness home , with our sleep system at its core when incorporated with all aspects of the wellness home most people will find most malady’s melt away, some soon, some may take a little while longer . It would be my wish that for this coming year you will find yourself , Happy , Healthy , and Prosperous
Thank You
Brad