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Are You Sleep Deprived and Don’t Know It?
Written By: Dr. Sue Aery - Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture | Issue: 2017/11 - November
How important is sleep?
This is not new news! The average adult American needs at least seven hours of sleep, preferably seven to nine hours per night, and a varied amount of deep and REM sleep.
The body has an amazing job at night while you’re resting. The brain and nervous system are busy at work, navigating and controlling the body’s restorative powers, cellular replacement, detoxification and repair, all while we are sleeping! In other words, sleep is very important!
When we are sleep-deprived, here are some of the problems that can arise over time – fatigue during the day, off and on drowsiness and feeling that you need a nap; tendency for being moody, depressed and anxious; loss of focus and ability to problem solve; ongoing susceptibility to colds, flu, and chronic disease; and the worst health events resulting from sleep deprivation and poor sleep habits are cardiovascular disease, diabetes, immune compromise, weight gain, and Alzheimer’s disease.
This sounds serious because it is, so here are some habits to pay attention to. Make sleep a priority, go to bed at the same time each night. Avoid any disturbances while you are going to sleep – TV, computer, iPad, eating too close to bedtime, drinking alcohol, caffeine and sugar. These are all deterrents to good sleep and a healthy body and mind, day after day.
Make some adjustments and you will find that the quality and quantity of sleep will improve and you will become healthier!
