Losing Sleeping?

From time in memorial, the life of all living beings have been governed by sleep. Sleep is considered one of the critical components of life. If humans or animals don’t sleep, they will die. We spend one third of our lives sleeping. Do we really know exactly why we need sleep? Our modern lifestyle has created a notion that a good night sleep has become a distant memory. Being exposed to light whether minimal has an adverse effect on sleep. We need to know how to turn off lights. Am guilty here! We should never use a screen after 8pm. This lack of controlling scene time has contributed to lack of sleep deficiency and eye issues in our society.

Today, lack of sleep touches all generations. Insomnia is a very common illness. What is Insomnia? According to Mayo Clinic, "Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life." Many adults experience short-term (acute) insomnia, which lasts for days or weeks. It's usually the result of stress or a traumatic event. But some people have long-term (chronic) insomnia that lasts for a month or more. Insomnia may be the primary problem, or it may be associated with other medical conditions or medications. Some sources claim, it is estimated that nearly 10 percent of adults suffer from Insomnia. Simply because the brain is stressed out during normal wake time, and it needs to shut down to function well.

So how do you get enough sleep, which is so neglected by many for different reasons? How much sleep is enough varies from person to person. An average sleep around the world last around 7 to 8 hours. Persons age between 20-36 years, sleep less than 6 hours.

Facing the night by booking an appointment with sleep prepares you for a good night sleep. Imagine the damage caused by insomnia, it causes interruption in our daily lives. Most technology uses blue lights, a bait we often ignore just to get a clearer and brighter view of texts or images. We are exposed to lights daily that we often instinctively switch on the lights for everything we do. Even when the natural light from the Sunlight may just be enough, we still turn on extra light. There are many adverse effects of lack of sleep or extended work hours. Even if many struggle with a life-work balance, sleep can still be improved immensely. For example, when resident Doctors don’t sleep, they are more prone to errors and poor medical diagnosis of a patient or even be a danger to themselves with needles.

A factor that affects sleep is Nutrition. Nutrition is an essential component that places an important role in improving sleep. By regulating what we eat helps the brain rest at night. Eating too often keeps the body awake which offsets the fasting phase during the night. When there is not enough sleep, everything goes wrong! The lack of sleep affects everything. Eating very late affects your digestive cycle. It signals to the brain that you are awake. The more often we eat the less we sleep, the less we sleep the hungrier we become. How can the brain rest when we eat too often? Our body find it difficult to adjust to the sedentary lifestyles modern world has to offer. Teleworking or office work can cause lack of sleep. Anxiety and stress can cause insomnia.

Whatever the causes of lack sleep, it affects our health. Be determined to face the night that you are going to sleep. You don't have to put up with sleepless nights. Simple changes in your daily habits can often help. Finding sleep is about finding a healthy life. Sleeping and eating at fixed times, doing physical activities, aerobic exercise can help regulate sleep. And of course, avoiding screens and harmful light sources as much as possible can improve your sleep. By respecting sleep, we say goodbye to sleep deprivation, fatigue, and stress. While you might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep.

Here are some simple tips from Mayo Clinic to help you sleep better:

1. Stick to a sleep schedule

Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Set an alarm. Most Mobile phones have health apps to help regulate sleep time.

2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink

Don't go to bed hungry or stuffed. In particular, avoid heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of bedtime. Your discomfort might keep you up. Nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol deserve caution, too. A light green tea, Chamomile or Tila tea will help prepare you for a good night sleep

3. Create a restful environment

Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark, and quiet. Exposure to light might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Avoid prolonged use of light-emitting screens just before bedtime. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan, or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs. Doing calming activities before bedtime, such as taking a bath or using relaxation techniques, might promote better sleep.

4. Limit daytime naps

Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep. If you choose to nap, limit yourself to up to 30 minutes and avoid doing so late in the day.

5. Include physical activity in your daily routine

Regular physical activity can promote better sleep. Avoid being active too close to bedtime, however. Spending time outside every day might be helpful, too.

6. Manage worries

Try to resolve your worries or concerns before bedtime. Jot down what's on your mind and then set it aside for tomorrow. Stress management might help. Start with the basics, such as getting organized, setting priorities, and delegating tasks. Meditation also can ease anxiety.

So, Fam, book an appointment with sleep but if you often have trouble sleeping, contact your doctor. Identifying and treating any underlying causes can help you get the better sleep you deserve.