Into the deep blue sleep
Are you one of those who pride themselves in sleeping too little yet working a lot during the day?
If you are, then don't be so proud!
What research says
Deep sleep ranging from 7 to 9 hours is crucial for health, vitality and wellbeing. No amount of training, proper eating and good lifestyle habits could make up for poor sleep.
Poor sleep is linked to:
* Accelerated aging
* Increased body fat
* Depression and poor mood
* Lack of mental focus
* Decline in energy levels
* Shorter lifespan
* Various other health problems
So what can you do right now to enjoy deep, uninterrupted sleep?
Here are some simple and easy-to-implement steps
- Don't go to bed until three hours have elapsed since your last meal
- Dim the lights in the evening
- Make sure your bedroom is pitch black before sleeping
- Use earplugs if you live in a noisy area or a noisy home
- Exercise. Working out during the day is a good way to help you sleep better
- Try to stop working on your computer and using your mobile phone two hours prior to sleep
- Use the software 'f.lux' for computers and the software 'Twilight' for mobile phones to eliminate the light that negatively affects Melatonin production in the brain. Impaired production of this important hormone translates in poor sleep.