The amount of sleep that you take is vital to your health. Lack of sleep affects your brain and body, causing chronic diseases and daytime drowsiness.
Regularly, it is essential to take up to 8 hours of sleep. If you feel tired, irritable, or frequent mood changes, you may suffer from sleep deprivation. Sleep is also directly responsible for the health of your immune system. A weak immune system is dangerous, especially with the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic.
If you find it challenging to get a good night’s sleep, try getting some exercise done during the day, but no exercise should occur during the evening. An increase in brain activity just before going to sleep can be harmful. Similarly, caffeine also causes an increase in brain activity. You may have coffee or tea in the afternoon but try to avoid any such intakes during the evening.
You must establish a diet filled with protein and vitamins as it will help you get some quality sleep. Recent research has proven that having almonds, red meat, fizzy drinks, alcohol, coffee, dark chocolates, and tomato sauce in your dinner prevents you from getting a good night’s sleep.
It is also essential that you have a sleep routine established, try to prevent any sleep in the afternoon. It is also vital to maintain a cool temperature within your bedroom, with minimal lighting possible. You may also have a problem sleeping if you do not have comfortable pillows.
All these sleep-related problems will have a direct effect on your health and can lead to issues such as:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Stroke and heart attack
- Heart failure
- Obesity
If you are having sleep issues and want to consult a doctor, you can visit Everest Urgent Care or Everest Primary Care, and our specialists will be able to assist you. To book an appointment, call us at 832-286-1108 or 832-286-4286, respectively.