About the importance of sleep
Most likely you already know that for the full recovery of physical and intellectual capacity we need 8 hours of restful sleep daily. But, most of the time, because of the multiple tasks we have to perform, most of the time we end up sacrificing fixed from this period of time in which our body is deprived of rest.
Sleep is important not only because you will feel rested the next day, it comes with a multitude of benefits for your body, including:
- Heart health. Blood flow is influenced by sleep, in the absence of rest we risk having high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems.
- Improve concentration and memorization process. Being more relaxed makes it easier for us to focus and assimilate new information. During a complete 8-hour sleep cycle, the brain is able to analyze and store information captured throughout the day.
- A better mood. During sleep, your brain will process your emotions and increase your energy level for the next day.
Other benefits of quality sleep are:
- Increases the muscle mass index to the detriment of the fat index, so you will improve the process of losing weight and / or maintaining an optimal body weight;
- Increases athletic performance, resulting in better performance during training;
- Maintain an optimal level of the immune system;
- Increases the level of individual motivation.
The causes of lack of quality sleep are:
- Excessive caffeine consumption, especially after lunch;
- Excessive use of artificial light, computer screen or telephone in your bedroom;
- Diet deficient in essential nutrients and an unruly lifestyle;
- Working night shifts;
- Everyday stress.
Methods of increasing sleep quality
When it comes to sleep, you should first learn not to compromise. Make a daily schedule that you strictly follow and you will soon notice that the benefits will be noticed immediately. But keep in mind the following tips:
- Do not eat much in the evening and the last meal should be at least 2 hours before bedtime;
- Set the gadgets aside before entering the bedroom;
- Avoid caffeine after lunch;
- Exercise daily;
- Reduce noise, light and set the optimum temperature in the bedroom.
