{"id":25551,"date":"2014-10-06T22:55:17","date_gmt":"2014-10-06T22:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arbasmedia.com\/dev\/toss\/?p=25551"},"modified":"2019-11-24T09:40:23","modified_gmt":"2019-11-24T14:40:23","slug":"why-sleep-is-important-for-your-health-and-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theorganicsleepshop.com\/why-sleep-is-important-for-your-health-and-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Sleep is Important for Your Health and Well Being?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sleep is one of the most crucial activities a person indulges in every day. An average person spends at least one-third of their life sleeping. The younger ones tend to sleep more than adults. Nevertheless, a six to eight hour sleep every day is mandatory for every adult in order to remain fit and healthy.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately at present, people tend to get caught up with their work often. Technology has effectively pushed average working hours beyond office time. So in order to keep up with the deadlines and the work pressure, sleep is the first thing most people end up compromising. This, however, does not happen without consequences!<\/p>\n
Here are some of the reasons why you need to be selfish about your sleep \u2013 everyday!<\/p>\n
Sleep Deprivation \u2013 Short Term Consequences<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Sleep deprivation is known to be linked with the following:<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lowered Alertness<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Difficulty in Focusing<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Difficulty in Decision Making<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Emotional Instability<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mood Swings<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Increased Risk of Accidents<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Difficulty in Learning New Skills<\/p>\n 8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Incapacity to Solve Problems<\/p>\n 9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Inability to Think Creatively<\/p>\n 10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Increased Stress<\/p>\n 11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Feeling De-Motivated<\/p>\n 12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0And Other Similar Symptoms<\/p>\n During sleep, the brain performs several essential functions which help you nourish your cognitive abilities. When you are forcefully keeping yourself awake during your sleep hours, not only does your productivity suffer but also your brain functions get hampered. This, in turn, leads to a host of problems which can put you at elevated risk throughout the day!<\/p>\n Sleep Deprivation \u2013 Long Term Consequences<\/strong><\/span> 1.\u00a0Obesity<\/strong>: Lack of sleep is known to be linked with weight gain. Over the long term, this may develop into obesity.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Diabetes<\/strong>: Lack of sleep alters the blood sugar levels and insulin production. Inappropriate sleep can therefore put you at a risk to develop \u201ctype 2\u201d diabetes.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension<\/strong>: If you are not resting well, you body remains in a constant state of stress. This may translate into major cardiovascular diseases and hypertension.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0Compromised Immunity<\/strong>: Stress also diminishes your body\u2019s ability to counter foreign invasions.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0Clinical Depression<\/strong>: Emotional instability may aggravate into depression and suicidal tendencies.<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0Common Cold<\/strong>: Those who don\u2019t sleep well are more prone to get the common cold \u2013 often!<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0Cancers<\/strong>: Lack of sleep may develop into cancers as well though this relationship is still under research.<\/p>\n So the next time you are faced with the urge to pull an all-nighter just for fun or for work, think about how it will affect your health and life \u2013 both in the short run as well as in the long term!<\/p>\n Last but not the least; shop for an\u00a0organic mattress<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you get undisturbed sleep during the night. 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\nMost people don\u2019t pursue a 24\/7 schedule on a regular basis \u2013 it is a one-time affair to meet a specific deadline which is apparently quite important. But those who do face severe long term consequences. Here are some of the chronic problems that can develop due to consistent sleep deprivation and insomnia.<\/p>\n\n