More than 1/3 of western world have trouble sleeping every night. at least 50 percent of adults says they have problems sleeping few nights each week. That daytime sleepiness interferes normal day time activities. Problem is getting worse. More adults are now dependent on sleeping pills. That creates for 5 billion sales for pharma.
Resting for many people means watching TV, browsing the internet or engaging some other kind of electronic device that is not restfull brain or body. We have forgotten value of the rest and how to do it.
You cannot be healthy without adequate sleep
Our body hasn't forgotten the importance of sleep. It is absolutely essential for basic maintenance and repair of the neurolgical, endocrine, immune, musculoskeletal and digestive system. The hormone melatonin naturally increases immune function and helps protect us against infection.( This is why you are so likely to get cold flu after not sleeping well for a few nights.
Infact, sleep is so important to our overall health that total sleep deprivation has been proven to be fatal.
Good night sleep does; Enchances memory and mental clarity, Improves athletic performance, Boost mood and overall energy, improves the immune function, inreases stress tolerance.
R Parlak
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