Sleep Deprivation: A B-List Killer “Sleep is the best meditation,” as the Dalai Lama once said. From time to time, everyone wakes up feeling groggy, irritated, stressed and sick. Most blame it on being run-down from all the work they’ve been doing, some blame it on their lack of sleep and having to go to bed too late and having to wake up too early. Despite there being an understanding of the negative effects of sleep deprivation, the average American does not understand them completely, creating the need for more education and advice on how to properly manage their sleep. Why people don’t go to bed at a decent hour can be caused by an array of different ailments. However, it leads to one result and that is sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation
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These hormones help build muscle mass, as well as make repairs to cells and tissues. Sleep is vital to development during puberty,” (Healthline.com). Without enough sleep, children and adolescents are missing out on crucial time to develop their bodies. Lack of sleep like caffeine, stunts growth and doesn’t promote healthy body functions. In adulthood, getting enough sleep and completing all the tasks that need completion will always be a battle. Sleep deprivation in adults can cause significant problems to the central nervous system. When sleeping, the brain rests busy neurons and prepares the body for the next day. Sleep deprivation leaves the brain exhausted and incapable of performing its duties as well as it normally can. If sleep deprivation continues a long enough time, there is an increased risk of hallucinations. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, insufficient sleep has played a part in tragic accidents involving airplanes, ships, and even nuclear reactor meltdowns (nhlbi.nih.gov). The immune system needs sleep in order to stock up on protective cytokines and infection-fighting antibodies and cells. Sleep deprivation means that the immune system …show more content…
What most people do not know are the helpful tips and ways to get the better sleep. Our community as a whole is uneducated on the proper way to lead up to sleep. Everyone knows and usually obeys the In order to get the sleep the body needs, it is essential for all screens to be off at least ninety minutes before bedtime. While this may seem hard to achieve, it is necessary for the melatonin and cortisol levels in the body to normalize (Sleep Smarter, Stevenson). “As mentioned above, napping is a good way to recharge and make up for lost sleep hours. But if you tend to have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night, napping can make things worse. If insomnia is a problem for you, consider eliminating naps altogether or limiting them to 15 to 20 minutes in the early afternoon.” (Smith). By taking long naps, a person is subjecting themselves to the possibility of having insomnia or sporadic sleeping. In order to fix this, just cut out naps entirely or if that is too hard then only take 15 to 20 minute naps per day. Another tip for getting better sleep at night is avoiding big meals late at night because our bodies’ require time to digest food and eating rich but delicious food can lead to heartburn and insomnia
These hormones help build muscle mass, as well as make repairs to cells and tissues. Sleep is vital to development during puberty,” (Healthline.com). Without enough sleep, children and adolescents are missing out on crucial time to develop their bodies. Lack of sleep like caffeine, stunts growth and doesn’t promote healthy body functions. In adulthood, getting enough sleep and completing all the tasks that need completion will always be a battle. Sleep deprivation in adults can cause significant problems to the central nervous system. When sleeping, the brain rests busy neurons and prepares the body for the next day. Sleep deprivation leaves the brain exhausted and incapable of performing its duties as well as it normally can. If sleep deprivation continues a long enough time, there is an increased risk of hallucinations. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, insufficient sleep has played a part in tragic accidents involving airplanes, ships, and even nuclear reactor meltdowns (nhlbi.nih.gov). The immune system needs sleep in order to stock up on protective cytokines and infection-fighting antibodies and cells. Sleep deprivation means that the immune system …show more content…
What most people do not know are the helpful tips and ways to get the better sleep. Our community as a whole is uneducated on the proper way to lead up to sleep. Everyone knows and usually obeys the In order to get the sleep the body needs, it is essential for all screens to be off at least ninety minutes before bedtime. While this may seem hard to achieve, it is necessary for the melatonin and cortisol levels in the body to normalize (Sleep Smarter, Stevenson). “As mentioned above, napping is a good way to recharge and make up for lost sleep hours. But if you tend to have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night, napping can make things worse. If insomnia is a problem for you, consider eliminating naps altogether or limiting them to 15 to 20 minutes in the early afternoon.” (Smith). By taking long naps, a person is subjecting themselves to the possibility of having insomnia or sporadic sleeping. In order to fix this, just cut out naps entirely or if that is too hard then only take 15 to 20 minute naps per day. Another tip for getting better sleep at night is avoiding big meals late at night because our bodies’ require time to digest food and eating rich but delicious food can lead to heartburn and insomnia