Sleep, Sleep, and more Sleep

Sleep do you get enough?

Definition: 

Sleep, a natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body, in which the eyes are usually close and consciousness is completely partially lost so that there is a decrease in bodily movement and responsiveness to external stimuli

Basically sleep is a time when your body and brain shut off

Signs of lack of sleep:

• Lethargy or low energy
• Short-term memory problems
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability, depression or anxiety
• Decreased libido
• Daytime napping

Health Issues related to lack of sleep:

• Sleep apnea
• Narcolepsy
• Depression or restless leg syndrome

How much sleep is needed?

• Sleep needs vary from person-to-person
• Aim for at least 8 hours a night
• The average sleep time is 6.22 hours

 Healthy Sleep can be achieved by:

• Eating or drinking a calcium-rich food before bedtime (warm glass of milk). I enjoy warm almond and rice beverage
• Avoid heavy meals or alcohol
• Praying
• Reading
• Calming music or sounds
• Calming scents
• Talcum (powder)

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Live well

Doc V