WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR BODY WHEN YOU DON'T SLEEP ENOUGH

We are without doubt that sleep is one of the great pillars of a balanced and full of energy life; but for it to fully play its role in our bodies, we must respect the hours of sleep according to age.

This is what happens to your body when you don't get enough sleep:

We assume that some nights you sleep less and other nights you sleep more, your sleeping hours are random, you go to bed and get up at changing times; and we realize that on average, for the week, you only slept 3 hours every day of the week, here is what you will notice:

- Chronic fatigue: you will be tired throughout the day and this will affect your level of concentration, your memory and even your ability to make decisions. see more

-Weak immune system: your white blood cells will not be active enough to effectively fight certain infections, and your immune system will be weak, making you more susceptible to infections.

-Insufficient sleep can disrupt hormone regulation, which can lead to weight problems because the body tends to produce more cortisol, the stress hormone, and less leptin, the satiety hormone. It can also affect mood, increasing the risk of anxiety and depression. Learn more

- Risk of chronic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and other long-term health problems.

In short, quality sleep is essential for general well-being and the proper functioning of the body. It is therefore important to ensure that you have a restful night's sleep to maintain good physical and mental health! Learn more!!!

However, there are certain habits that we adopt consciously or unconsciously that mean that some of us, although we can sleep early, do not get restful sleep or have restless nights.

Note that restorative sleep is quality sleep that allows the body to rest, regenerate and recover. It is characterized by the following: 1. Sufficient duration: Restorative sleep generally takes between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night for an adult, although this can vary from person to person. 2. Complete sleep cycles: Sleep is made up of several cycles and each cycle has phases including: light sleep, deep sleep and paradoxical sleep (REM). Restorative sleep allows you to go through these different phases in a balanced way. 3. Falling asleep quickly: Restorative sleep begins with falling asleep quickly, without much difficulty. 4. Wake up without fatigue: When you wake up, you should feel rested and revitalized, ready to take on the day. 5. The absence of frequent awakenings: Restorative sleep is generally continuous, without frequent interruptions that can disrupt sleep cycles (interruptions may occur but falling back asleep will not be difficult). Learn more

Here are some habits to ban in order to improve the quality of sleep

There are several habits that can harm the quality of our sleep such as:

- Excessive use of screens: The blue light emitted by phones, tablets and computers can disrupt our circadian rhythm and make it more difficult to fall asleep. We should consider limiting the use of television, computer, phones, etc. at least 30 minutes before going to bed.

- Consumption of caffeine and nicotine: These stimulants can stay in our body for several hours and affect our ability to fall asleep.

- Late eating: Eating a large meal just before bed can cause digestive discomfort and disrupt sleep.

- A lack of routine: Not having a regular sleep schedule can throw our body clock out of whack, making it more difficult to fall asleep and wake up.

- Stress and anxiety: High levels of stress can make the mind restless, making it harder to fall asleep and making nights more restless and disrupted. Consider practicing relaxation to reduce stress levels and promote good sleep.

- Unsuitable sleep environment: A noisy, too bright or uncomfortable sleep space can also harm sleep quality. Learn more

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND ADOPT GOOD HABITS! Health is priceless!!!