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How Important is Sleep?
Sleep is a highly complex physiological process that is not fully understood. However, what is known is that sleep is absolutely crucial for our bodies and minds to be able to continue normal, healthy function.
Sleep is a periodic state of rest during which our awareness and consciousness of our surroundings are halted. This suspension or interruption of perception is the most significant characteristic of sleep and is what differentiates it from the normal waking state. During sleep, the following changes occur:
- Decreased movement of the skeletal muscles
- Slowed-down metabolism
- Changes in the complex and active brain wave patterns
Sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind
Falling asleep and waking up are controlled by various chemical changes in the brain and in the blood. Foods and medicines that alter the balance of these chemicals can affect how quickly we fall asleep and the quality of our sleep.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, approximately 40 million people in the United States suffer from chronic long-term sleep disorders each year, with an additional 20 million people suffering occasional sleeping problems.
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Random Sleeping Tip |
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| People who are suffering from insomnia must not take a shower before they go to sleep, but instead must take a warm bath because this will help relax their muscles and they will be able to have a good night sleep. On the other hand if they will take a shower then they are going to be wide awake and this will then take them a longer time to achieve sleep. So it is wise to take a long hot bath before going to sleep. |
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