Thursday, March 20, 2008

12.19am - World Sleeping Day?

Soemthing interesting....

Do you know : 21 Mar is World Sleep Day !
(launched by International Foundation of Mental Health & Neurol-Science,World Sleep Day aims to inform people about the importance of sleep quality.

A survey by World Health Organisation (WHO) on 20,000 people in 14 countriesshows that 27% of the sample size have insomnia problems.

Sleep is essential for :healthy concentration, memory formation andrepair of damage to the body's cells throughout the day.

Deep sleep every night allow your skin to repair and renew itself better.- now you know why it's called "Beauty Sleep"!

Some tips to get a Good Night's Sleep :-
Only sleep in the bedroom. No TV, computer or reading in bed - so as not to confuse your body or stimulate your brain,making it difficult to fall asleep.

- Keep a ScheduleTrain your body to sleep on a schedule
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday.

- Make a bedtime RitualRelax about 30 minutes before you lie down in bed. Warm bath or a little quiet reading(not in bed) help releases stressful thoughts.

-Exercise DailyDaily exercise helps you to fall asleep quickly and sleep deeply. Exercise early in the dayand never within 3 hours of bedtime. Exercise not only improve your sleep, but also improveyour overall health.

- Get Some SunlightSunlight helps regulate your circadian clock (body cycle) and make you feel sleepyat night by stimulating your body to produce melatonin (a hormone that regulates yoursleep cycle). Morning sunlight exposure can be especially helpful.

- Avoid Caffeine and AlcoholAvoid caffeinated coffee, tea or other caffeinated beverage and alcohol before bed. These cankeep you awork or led to disrupted sleep later in the night.- Don't SmokeNicotine in cigarettes is a stimulant that will keep you awake. Avoid smoking closeto bedtime

- Don't check timeDon't watch the clock

- it can cause anxiety about sleep

- See a DoctorIf lifestyle changes don't help you get a good night sleep, consult a doctor forsome temporary help.

Wahhh...Hmm...i always zzz late....oh no

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