Importance of Sleep

History has recorded how sleeping habits directly lead to a poor lifestyle. Furthermore, a poor lifestyle not only damages productivity but also vaunts low immunity. 

Scientists have suggested how sleep deprivation makes a human body work twice as hard to function normally when compared to an individual who receives adequate rest. 

Even with many studies, “SLEEP” remains an ever-controversial debate for health fanatics, Science enthusiasts and workaholics. Studies have shown how sleep is an incredibly complex routine and virtually responsible for every system within our body. 

We often hear, “Good sleep is a form of self-care”, but how much of it do we truly get? As much as multiple hormones and chemicals are responsible for passing a signal from our brain to our body, it is only 80% of what helps us regulate sleep or stay awake. 

So what is the significance of “Good Sleep”: 

  • Sleeping well induces dopamine that is directly significant to enhance a better mood. 
  • Recharges your energy levels to perform daily chores with more efficiency. 
  • A well-rested mind and body encourage a sharper memory. 
  • While we sleep, our blood pressure lowers, giving our heart and blood vessels adequate rest. 
  • Having a healthy sleep pattern repairs muscles in return, strengthening a person’s metabolic rate. 
  • Bad sleep patterns change the way our immune system works. Hence, for better immunity, sleep is vital. 
  • Leptin and Ghrelin are two hormones that control our appetite. So sleeping well creates a healthy appetite and helps one avoid overeating. 
  • While sleeping, the body repairs cells and restores molecules like hormones and proteins. 

An average full-grown person requires a minimum of 7-8 hours of good sleep, while young kids between the age of 8-13 may require 10-12 hours of sleep daily. Lack of sleep is associated with increased health risks in both adults and children and creates chronic ailments in the long run. 

 Consequences of sleep deprivation: 

  • Poor concentration and memory. 
  • Weakened immune system. 
  • Insulin resistance. 
  • Anxiety and depression. 
  • Fatigue and poor motor skills. 
  • Increased risk of shorter life span.