EMAIL A FRIEND Yes, sleep deprivation can be a depressing topic. If you are dealing with sleep deprivation, you are not alone. Almost 1/4 of America's adults, or 47 million adults, has some type of sleep deprivation. This condition can affect your emotional state, energy level, memory and mental abilities. As you may have noticed, this can eventually lead to depression, stress and irritability. There are other health implications that can afflict the body as a result of sleep deprivation. As the body is deprived of sleep, its ability to metabolize glucose declines, which leads to the early stages of diabetes. Furthermore, a even a healthy person will begin to show signs of premature aging. Recent studies suggest that there are a number of traffic accidents caused by sleep medications. Yet, everyday, there are consumers that buy prescription sleep aids such as Lunesta, Temazepam, Ambien, and Quazepam. This is why some doctors are looking to natural alternatives such as glyconutrients.
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Interestingly, the symptoms of a lack of sleep can actually interfere with a persons sleep patterns. As stress from lack of sleep increases, the bodys ability to wind down and get adequate rest declines. As a person ages, they require less sleep. An infant, up to 24 months old requires thirteen to seventeen hours of sleep. However, people who are sixteen to sixty-five years old only need six to nine hours. These are not hard, fast figures, though. Everyone is different and while some folks may do just fine on three or four hours of sleep a night, others may need ten or more.
How to Get a Better Nights Sleep
Start a Bedtime Pattern - Make some time to relax and unwind before bedtime. Make some type of a bedtime plan to prepare your mind and body for bed and create a break between the stresses of the day and your time of rest. Try some type of personal meditation, reading, aromatherapy or a warm bath.
Stay Away From Caffeine - Everybody knows that caffeine is stimulant. That is why people take it in the morning to wake up. What may not be so apparent is how long caffeine can stay in a persons system. It can actually remain in your system for up to fourteen hours. You could still be awake at midnight, from a cup of coffee at noon. Avoid caffeine at least five to seven hours before going to bed.
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Dont Use Alcohol to Help You Get to Sleep - Although alcohol may initially make you drowsy and make it easier to fall asleep, it can cause disturbances in sleep. This results in a less restful sleep.
Restrict Nicotine - Many people do not realize that nicotine is actually stimulant. After all, a smoke before bedtime feels so relaxing, right? Nicotine acts similar to caffeine in a persons system. It can keep you awake and cause you to wake during the night.
Make Your Bedroom a Place for Sleep - Lower the lights, keep the room cool (but not cold) and turn down the noise. Do everything that you can to make your bedroom a place conducive to sleep and relaxation.
Dont Watch TV in Bed - Having a TV in the bedroom is usually never a good idea, especially if you fall asleep with the television on. Even as you sleep you can hear what is happening on the TV and a part of your subconscious brain processes it, thus raising your internal stress levels and disrupting your sleep. When you watch TV in bed, you start associating the bed with non-sleep activities. Additionally, TV shows are based on conflict then resolution. Whether you realize it or not, this can be stressful to you on a subconscious level. Leaving the TV on while you sleep can also be detrimental to your getting adequate rest.
