~Top 10 Sleeping Myths~

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~Top 10 Sleeping Myths~

 

Myth 1: Sleep is a time when your body and brain shut down for rest and relaxation No

evidence shows that any major organ (including the brain) or regulatory

system in the body shuts down during sleep. Some physiological

processes actually become more active while you sleep. For example,

secretion of certain hormones is boosted, and activity of the pathways

in the brain needed for learning and memory is heightened. To sleep

better you must get rid of many sleep myths including this one and only

accept the sleeping facts!

 

Myth 2: Getting just 1 hour less sleep per night than needed will not have any effect on your daytime functioning

This lack of sleep may not make you noticeably sleepy during the

day. But even slightly less sleep can affect your ability to think

properly and respond quickly, and it can compromise your cardiovascular

health and energy balance as well as the ability to fight infections,

particularly if lack of sleep continues. If you consistently do not get

enough sleep, eventually a sleep debt builds up that will make you

excessively tired during the day.

Myth 3: Your body adjusts quickly to different sleep schedules Your

biological clock makes you most alert during the daytime and most

drowsy at night. Thus, even if you work the night shift, you will

naturally feel sleepy when night time comes. Most people can reset

their biological clock, but only by appropriately timed cues—and even

then, by 1–2 hours per day at best. Consequently, it can take more than

a week to adjust to a dramatically altered sleep/wake cycle, such as

you encounter when travelling across several time zones or switching

from working the day shift to the night shift.

Myth 4: People need less sleep as they get older Older

people don’t need less sleep, but they often get less sleep or find

their sleep less refreshing. That’s because as people age, they spend

less time in the deep, restful stages of sleep and are more easily

awakened. Older people are also more likely to have insomnia or other

medical conditions that disrupt their sleep.

Myth 5: Extra sleep at night can cure you of problems with excessive daytime fatigue Not

only is the quantity of sleep important but also the quality of sleep.

Some people sleep 8 or 9 hours a night but don’t feel well rested when

they wake up because the quality of their sleep is poor. A number of

sleep disorders and other medical conditions affect the quality of

sleep. Sleeping more won’t alleviate the daytime sleepiness these

disorders or conditions cause. However, many of these disorders or

conditions can be treated effectively with changes in behaviour or with

medical therapies.

Myth 6: You can make up for lost sleep during the week by sleeping more on the weekends Although

this sleeping pattern will help relieve part of a sleep debt, it will

not completely make up for the lack of sleep. This pattern also will

not make up for impaired performance during the week because of not

sleeping enough. Furthermore, sleeping later on the weekends can affect

your biological clock so that it is much harder to go to sleep at the

right time on Sunday nights and get up early on Monday mornings. To

sleep better you really should get these sleep myths out of the way.

Myth 7: Naps are a waste of time Although

naps do not substitute for a good night’s sleep, they can be

restorative and help counter some of the impaired performance that

results from not getting enough sleep at night. Naps can actually help

you learn how to do certain tasks quicker. But avoid taking naps later

than 3 p.m., as late naps can interfere with your ability to fall

asleep at night. Also, limit your naps to no longer than 1 hour because

longer naps will make it harder to wake up and get back in the swing of

things. If you take frequent naps during the day, you may have a sleep

disorder that should be treated.

Myth 8: Snoring is a normal part of sleep Snoring

during sleep is common, particularly as a person gets older. Evidence

is growing that snoring on a regular basis can make you sleepy during

the day and more susceptible to diabetes and heart disease. In

addition, some studies link frequent snoring to problem behaviour and

poorer school achievement in children. Loud, frequent snoring can also

be a sign of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that should be

treated.

Myth 9: Children who don’t get enough sleep at night will show signs of sleepiness during the day Unlike

adults, children who don’t get enough sleep at night typically become

more active than normal during the day. They also show difficulty

paying attention and behaving properly. Consequently, they may be

misdiagnosed as having attention deficit hyperactivity.

 

Myth 10: The main cause of insomnia is worry

Although worry or stress can cause a short bout of

insomnia, a persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night

can be caused by a number of other factors. Certain medications and

sleep disorders can keep you up at night. Other common causes of

insomnia are depression, anxiety disorders, and asthma, arthritis, or

other medical conditions with symptoms that become more troublesome at

night. Some people who have chronic insomnia also appear to be more

revved up than normal, so it is harder for them to fall asleep.-- Ganesh Baba ! Jai Gurudev !M-+919880962897Click Below to join our Group:kriyababa_spiritualjourney/join