Sleep deprived?

Sleep deprived?

WHAT IS IT?

Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having enough sleep; it can be either chronic or acute. A chronic sleep-restricted state can cause fatigue, daytime sleepiness, clumsiness and weight loss or weight gain.It adversely affects the brain and cognitive function.
Most of the people are sleep deprived that make them high strung, edgy and affects their daily routines and functions.Lack of sufficient sleep also leaves you crabby and unfocused during the day, leading to low productivity and thereby increasing your stress levels.

MOST COMMON REASONS:-

• Job stress
• young children
• noisy environment
• snoring,either one's own or spouse's
• physical ailment
• staying up on the internet till late
• alcohol addiction
• heavy meals
• jet log

HOW TO SLEEP WELL?

1. Exercise:-People leading a sedentary lifestyle usually find it more difficult to sleep at night. If body gets sufficient exercise, it will sleep at night. This is because exercise, besides being a great stress buster.
2. Relax. Being relax is the most important. Get into a relaxed mode, read something light, listen to soothing music.
3. Eat your meals in a relaxed manner.Eating too much or too little effect brain directly.
4. Stay away from caffeine in all forms. It will keep you buzzing at a time when you should be relaxed.
5. Establish a proper sleep routine.
6. Don't lose sleep over not getting sleep.
7. A warm bath, milky drink, the right temperature in your room these are perfect ingredients for a good night's sleep.

HOW MUCH SLEEP IS ENOUGH?

Research and experts point out that 7 to 9 hours of sleep is ideal. According to them, sleep duration affects the endocine and metabolic functions. Some of the long-term effects of chronic sleeplessness are impaired glucose tolerance, reduction in insulin sensitivity and elevated blood pressure, which can lead to a hardening of the arteries.