Why is good sleep important for health?
Many internal and external factors can upset the balance of sleep, and this disfavors complete regeneration. It means that in the morning we will already wake up tired and lacking in energy, but above all we could run into many long-term health problems.
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What happens sleep and how many hours do you need to sleep?
During sleep our physiological functions slow down, to regenerate both in the body and in the mind. The night hours are used for rest, due to the production of some hormones which occurs especially during the absence of light.
Although it depends a lot on individual characteristics, on average adults need 7-8 hours a night, while children can sleep up to 10-12 hours a day. Once you understand how many hours of ideal sleep there are, it is good to establish a sleep-wake routine to be respected as much as possible: an alteration of the natural balance and can lead, in the long run, to suffer from sleep disorders and insomnia.
The difficulty of falling asleep is the basis of a series of disorders, diseases and problems that should not be underestimated. Early nocturnal awakenings are also an indicator of a low quality of sleep: sleeping well, in fact, does not only mean staying at rest for an adequate number of hours, but also ensuring that it is restorative to face the next day well. Lack of sleep could affect the energy we have and affect our performance (in study, at work, in sport).
Bad sleep has an impact on your health: here's why In Italy there are about 9 million people who suffer from chronic sleep disorders; therefore, it is a considerable problem that as a first problematic fatigue and daytime sleepiness, concentration and memory deficit, anxiety, depression and a general decline in mood. Not to mention how dangerous sleepovers during the day are, especially when driving. Let's see together what are the problems that affect the lack of sleep.
Insomnia and pathologies
Sleeping little and badly also has long-term consequences on our body. According to many studies, lack of sleep is a risk factor for other far worse diseases such as diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and obesity, and cardiovascular disorders such as stroke and heart attack.
Insomnia and depression
Sleep disturbances profoundly affect quality of life, not only from the point of view of health and productivity, but also from an emotional point of view. In fact, the relationship between insomnia and depression is well established, creating a vicious circle from which it is difficult to escape: one is the cause and consequence of the other.
Insomnia and the immune system
Sleep and immune defenses help to avoid some typical winter diseases. Sleep is essential for the immune system. According to a survey reported by the National Health Service (NHS), less than 4-5 hours of sleep would increase the chance of contracting even a simple cold by 4-5 times, compared to people with a night's sleep of about 7 hours without interruption. This is because sleep disorders increase the level of inflammatory cytokines in the body, in particular interleukin 6 and TNF alpha.
Rest well: some advice
To be able to sleep adequately it is important to follow a constant sleep-wake routine with as few variations as possible and to do physical activity, to dispose of daily tensions and promote the production of hormones that increase good mood and relaxation.
At least an hour before going to sleep it is necessary to stop looking at screens and electronic devices, and prepare the room to be in complete darkness.
When all these precautions are not enough, you can also rely on natural supplements with extracts useful to promote rest.
Quietil is a natural product formulated for just this purpose. Based on Melatonin, Valerian and Theanine, Folic Acid and Magnesium, it is your ally to restore the correct sleep and wake rhythm, to reduce the time of falling asleep and to enjoy a long and uninterrupted sleep. It offers great help in calming anxious states that could develop into insomnia and sleep disturbances.