subject: Dont Compromise With Your Sleep [print this page] An average human spend one third of their life sleeping. A psychiatry study of more than a million adults done at the University of California, San Diego revealed that people who sleep every night for six to seven hours live the longest. Sleeping for less hours or short sleep result in weight gain and can be harmful for health. Sleep is directly related to learning and memory. A good night"s sleep benefits us in so many ways. It increases our creativity and knowledge and works as a growth factor for infants.
Not only this, it has been proved by various studies that six to eight hours of sound sleep is not only necessary for resting but also for a glowing and beautiful you. For a healthy and vigorous body it is very important for one to get good sleep. Light exercise, the food we eat and the amount of work we do also reflects our sleeping pattern. Some types of food and beverages like coffee or tobacco should be avoided especially at night as they disturb the sleep time by acting as a stimulant.
Another thing that affects the sleep pattern is the mattress and pillow one uses. The mattress should be comfortable and support the shape of body. Same is the case with pillows; they should give support to your neck and should not be squishy or flat. The pillow case and mattress cover, both should be of breathable material and should be washed on a regular basis.
The bedroom in which you sleep should have adequate ventilation and should be clutter free. These things generate positive energy that helps you to relax and feel calm. The climatic conditions also affect sleep. One should keep the room warm or cold according to the temperature.
Lack of sleep or sleep deprivation causes one to lose concentration that can result in poor performance and health hazards. The stress created in one"s mind or any drastic change in the environment also results in lack of sleep. This problem can be solved either by medication or meditation.
Various factors affect the sleeping pattern of an average adult. Eating light meals at night, exercising, the right mattress and pillow etc are a few things that can help a person get a good night"s rest. Sleep patterns differ in every human being. Some sleep on their back some on their side, some sleep on the floor, some on a bed. No matter where one sleeps or how one sleeps getting enough rest is important for the right functioning of our beautiful body.
