Health is sum of physical, emotional, financial and spiritual wellbeing. Life style plays a significant role in health. Lifestyle, where you play a significant role, this is even more at paly in
prevention of chronic diseases like diabetes. Lifestyle includes food, sleep, exercise and physical activity mental wellness, here I share some pointers of good sleep.
Sleep quality is based on 4 factors:
Minutes awake This is the number of minutes you spend awake during the night after you first go to sleep. People with good sleep quality have 20 minutes or less of wakefulness.
Time asleep
This is the amount of time you spend sleeping while in bed. This should be at least 85 percent of the time for good health. How long it takes to fall asleep The quality of your sleep is considered to be good if you fall asleep
within 30 minutes of going to bed. How often you wake up. Frequent wakefulness can reduce your sleep quality by disrupting your sleep cycle, which is typically made of four to six stages encompassing rapid-eye-movement (REM) is when
we have our most vivid dreams and deep sleep. People who wake up frequently may struggle to properly cycle through these stages, which can prevent the healthy recovery and development your brain and body need.
Why is sleep quality important?
Hitting your sleep-quality targets helps ensure that you wake up feeling rested and energized. Missing any of them, on the other hand, can leave you feeling tired the next day, even if you’re in bed for seven-plus hours. When this happens occasionally, the
resulting fatigue can do a number on your attention span, memory, decision-making skills, energy levels and mood. Sleep is essential for keeping your mind and body healthy. So when poor sleep quality happens often, over a long period of time, it can increase the risk of physical and mental health problems like diabetes. Easy tips to improve sleep quality Good thing there are plenty of easy ways for mere mortals like us to improve our sleep quality. Keep the bedroom clean, dark, quiet and cool
Step 1: Declutter the bedroom so you have a clear mind as you drift off to dreamland.
Step 2: Close the curtains, lower the blinds, and cover the LED lights in your electronics. Basically, do whatever it takes to let darkness reign. The human body is programmed to wake when it’s light and sleep when its night, so taking these steps helps prevent any interruption of your natural sleep cycle.
Step 3: Turn off any alarms that could interrupt the silence of the bedroom. If any outside noise is disturbing you, try using earplugs or a white noise on your phone.
Step 4: Drop the thermostat. A warm room isn’t conducive to sleep. Keep your bedroom cooler than the rest of your home, about 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. Plus, you’ll save money on heating bills!
Ban electronics
TVs, smartphones and laptops are too stimulating to promote good sleep quality. If you’re using your phone as an alarm or for white noise make sure notifications and/or your ringer are turned off, and that the screen isn’t visible. Get active exercising improves because it reduces the time it takes to fall asleep and the amount of time you lie awake in bed.
Stick to a routine
Go to bed at around the same time and you’ll sleep better. A wild weekend can throw your sleep routine off, so dial it back a bit for the sake of your sleep.
Can the caffeine
Tea, coffee and cola, which contain caffeine, can wreck your sleep patterns, so switch to decaffeinated or caffeine-free drinks in the afternoon and evening. Sleep teas like chamomile or peppermint, meanwhile, can help you fall asleep more quickly.
Skip the booze and butt out
Don’t be fooled by alcohol’s sedative effects. It can rob you of a good night’s sleep, so go to sleep sober. And if you need another reason to quit smoking consider how it affects your sleep. The nicotine in cigarettes is a stimulant that can keep you awake and interrupt your sleep patterns.
Can’t sleep, get up
If you’re lying in bed tossing and turning and you can’t fall asleep within 30 minutes or so, sometimes it’s better to get up and do a little light activity such as reading. This can help you relax and get you ready to fall asleep.
Avoid spicy and heavy late-night meals
Spicy food and heavy meals can disturb sleep, especially if they are eaten close to bedtime.