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Does the body need sleep or is sleep just a luxury? How much sleep do you need, and what are the negative effects of poor or too little sleep?
Both your physical and mental health depend on good sleep cycles. Sleep is necessary for quality of life. Lack of sleep seems to impact both the physical and mental health of women more than men. How much sleep do you need? This answer varies according to age, activity level and lifestyle. The very young and very old tend to require more sleep. For the average adult 7-8 hours sleep tends to suffice. However, waking up tired may be an indicator of the need for better or more rest. Activity level also helps determine the amount of sleep. Activity draws on the energy of the body and the body needs recovery and rejuvenation time. Lack of sleep deprives the body of rest and neurological repair. Lack of quality sleep can increase irritability, decrease productivity and weaken the body’s ability to fight-off illness. Ongoing periods of poor sleep can result in inadequate cell rejuvenation, reduced hormone control, weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Irritability, diabetes and heart disease risk seem more pronounced in women with poor sleep patterns. Nutrition, exercise, and regular routines can help resolve sleep issues. It might be as simple as avoiding exercise late in the day and turning off the television before you go to bed. Grandmother's remedy can help. Warm milk contains natural chemicals that can help induce sleep. There are herbs that create melatonin, which induces deep sleep. Prolonged sleep problems produce those physical problems. If they arise, it is wise to consult the family physician.
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