Sleep, Food, Water are the three critical Human Needs. Research indicates that comparatively a person will die quicker due to lack of Sleep as compared to a person without Food & water.

Sleep is ONE factor entirely dependent on our physical & emotional State. Lack of Sleep (Sleeplessness) can be easily avoided / overcome in few simple steps, once we understand the reasons. So, come lets quickly have an overview on the various aspects of Sleep.

So, Why is Sleep essential ?

Sleep is essential for a healthy living, just like every machine which needs to be shutdown at intervals to maintain its capacity, human body also needs rest for sometime everyday to offset the strain of energy consumed, thus compensating the daily strain on the organs due to their busy schedule in their respective activities; if not given rest it leads to exhaustion and resultant disease.

Why are we having lack of sufficient Sleep in these times ?

Due to urbanization, today’s man has to meet the hectic activities involving greater strain on various organs of the body, thus getting appropriate rest (sleep) is a must.

Today Insomnia, the sleeplessness disorder is very common among urban population, the reason being constant running around to earn more, and more and the mental strain due to various anxiety and tensions arising out of such activities lead to sleeplessness.

Besides a hectic work schedule, people have developed various habits demanding more time such as late night parties, TV/movies viewing, club life, drinking, smoking sessions etc., which are not essential but done only to attract many as ’status symbol’.

The ubiquitious tool – Our Mobile Devices with Social Media Platforms, Games is currently the primary Sleep Stealer.

All these increases stress and tension on body & mind resulting in Insomnia – Sleeplessness, lack of sleep & fatigue.

The effects of Insomnia are-

• Drastic change in the duration and sleep pattern.
• Loss of memory.
• Lack of concentration in daily activities.
• Lethargy
• Emotional instability.
• Confusion
• Lingering feeling of indifference.

 Primary causes of insomnia (unable to sleep):

• Mental tension arising due to worries, anxiety or over excitement.
• Suppression of feelings like anger, bitterness etc.
• Constipation, excess food intake.
• Coffee/Tea intake at nights.
• Excessive smoking.
• Lastly but very important  The Worry about falling Sleep keeps us awake.

DON’T –

To overcome this sleeplessness, one should NOT get into habit of taking sleeping pills, because on regular basis, its consumption has negative effects (side effects) like.

• Lowering of IQ level.
• Dullness in brain.
• Indigestion.
• Skin rashes.
• Loss of resistance power to infection.
• Poor appetite.
• High BP.
• Kidney/liver problem.
• Respiratory and circulatory problems.

TIPS TO OVERCOME INSOMNIA –

A)  Food Preferences-

• Chronic insomnia results from deficiencies of vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Thus increase intake in food.
• Balance diet and food modification is necessary.
• Avoid spicy food, fatty food, sugar, tea coffee and other stimulant like alcohol.
• Breakfast with fresh/dried fruits, yoghurt, whole cereals are good.
• One meal should comprise of mixed salads and other one should be protein based.

B) Ways to fall Asleep – Track & understand better how various factors could be responsible for your Lack of Sleep . DON’T Worry, try out below suggestions as applicable ….

• Limit day’s work to 10hrs, avoid hurried activities, unrealistic targets that involve avoidable over exertion.
• Switch off all electronic gadgets preferably 30/45 minutes before going to bed.
• Adhere to regular sleeping schedule.
• Try to have fixed time for going to bed and rising up. (Early to bed and early to rise is most preferred.)
• Try to develop sleep at least 2hrs before midnight. More sleep after the midnight is not sufficient.
• Do not force sleep. Avert the mind with light reading, melodious music.
• While going to bed, visualize darkness in entire field of vision.
• Use light and loose clothing while sleeping.
• Lie on your side and not on back.
• One of the knees should be brought well up with shoulders in slightly forwarded position.
• Shift your side during sleep instead of remaining in same position.
• Controlled breathing.
• In day, do regular exercise and remain active.
• Walking, jogging, skipping, swimming are ideal exercises.
• Do not practice vigorous exercise in nights.
• Perform yoga.
• Hydrotherapy treatments.
• Above all eliminate stress factors by relaxation method, meditation. 

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CHEERS to your Good Sleep & Smile

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