Showing posts with label get the most out of your sleep. Show all posts
Showing posts with label get the most out of your sleep. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The Cons of Oversleeping


Sleep is very important in order to keep our bodies healthy and fit. It is very important to get at least 7-9 hours per day.


The amount of sleep that we need depends on our daily activities as well as our age. It is also affected by our lifestyle habits and overall health. Every person has different levels of sleep. People who sleep more than 9 hours per day are called hypersomniacs. People who are suffering from this medical disorder experiences extreme sleepiness throughout the day and is not relieved with napping. They also sleep unusually long periods at night time.


However, oversleeping may be linked to several medical disorders as well. People who oversleep are at a greater risk of diabetes and heart diseases. Aside from that, oversleeping can also lead to obesity. People who oversleep are more likely to experience headaches, back pains, and depression.


Aside from completing the 7-9 hours sleep per day it is also important that you follow a regular schedule of bedtime everyday. Also, avoid caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime. Exercising regularly and make your bedroom a comfortable environment that's conducive to sleep will help you get the amount of sleep you need.


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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Tips on Getting the Most Out of Your Sleep


Getting enough sleep plays an important role in keeping our bodies healthy. It helps repair our bodies from stress, helps control weight and enhances our memory.


W. Here are some tips on how to get the most out for our sleep:

1. Perfect your sleep environment - Keep your room cold and dark. If you work during the graveyard shift and have to sleep during the day, you can use thick curtains to darken your room and block the sunlight to avoid interruption in your sleep.


2. Lower the volume - avoid as much noise as needed. Keep your kids and pets out of your room, turn off the television and radio, and close the window if it's noisy outside.


3. Maximise your mattress - Invest in good quality mattress to provide you good support while you sleep.


4. Follow your body clock - follow a routine schedule of the time you sleep and wake up daily.


5. Nix the vices - avoid caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol before bedtime. It increases your chances of getting quality shut-eye.


6. Exercise - it helps boosts metabolism and improve the quality of sleep. Some people have a hard time relaxing if they exercise too close to bedtime. If that's the case with you, just avoid doing exercising 3-4 hours before going to bed.



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