Thursday, March 26, 2009

Importance of a Good Sleep

Restful sleep is very important to relax the body & mind after a hectic day. Each of us enjoy a personal sleeping cycle. The time we spend asleep varies widely from individual to individual . The key to good quality sleep is to identify our natural sleeping pattern and then adhering to the required quota as much as possible.

In the past, sleep was often ignored by doctors and surrounded by myths, but now we are beginning to understand the importance of sleep to overall health and well-being. In fact, when people get less than 6 or 7 hours of sleep each night, their risk for developing diseases begins to increase.

Benefits of a Good Night Sleep:
Without good sleep we force our bodies and minds to work against nature. This can lead to fatigue and stress.
Following are the major benefits:
1. Keeps Your Heart Healthy
2. Helps Prevent Cancer
3. Works as a stress buster
4. Reduces inflammation
5. boosts memory
6. Reduces risk of Depression
7. Helps the Body Make necessary Repairs
8. Helps to regain lost energy
9. Revitalizes your body & mind

Improving your Sleep Habits:
Sleep habits are the key to getting a good night’s sleep. We can either train ourselves to fall asleep quickly every night, or we can train ourselves to lie awake in bed through bad habits. Exercise, caffeine, stress and other factors can influence the quantity and quality of our sleep.

Have a Good Night SLEEP to Live Longer & Healthier !

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