In today’s busy world, it can be hard maintain good sleeping habits. Between work, play, and spending time with your loved ones, carving out some time to rest is difficult. But Dr. Shah wants you to know that getting a good night’s sleep is absolutely essential to physical and mental well being. The benefits are innumerable, and a lack of rest can be seriously harmful to your body.
Sleeping between seven and nine hours every night gives your body a chance to recuperate from the day’s stresses. While asleep, wounds heal faster, and those who get a good night’s rest are less likely to come down with illnesses like the flu or common colds. In addition to the physical benefits, it’s important to remember that your brain is able to remember information better when it’s rested. During rest, your brain catalogs and stores what you learned throughout the day, so if you are trying to learn or remember something new, a solid night of rest might help you for the next day.
A lack a quality rest can lead to major health problems like obesity and depression. When we are not well rested, our bodies look for a quick source of energy to give us a boost, and we usually turn to unhealthy snacks or drinks, laden with sugar and fat. Continuously indulging in these unhealthy foods can have detrimental effects on our waistline and overall health. Someone who is deprived also may have trouble with decision making, problem solving, and emotional regulation.
Many people may not realize that they’re deprived, but without at least seven hours of restorative sleep a night, health can suffer. Don’t miss out on the healing power of sleep. Climb in bed a little early tonight, and let your body recover.
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If you feel that you’re not getting healthy sleep, or you’re suffering the physical effects of poor rest, contact VitalCare Family Practice for an appointment. Our physician can help find the causes and provide treatment options to help you get the rest you deserve.
