"Have you ever wondered why you still feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep?”
Sleep is the most important thing to rejuvenate yourself. While many doctors speak about the importance of sleep, but no one talks about the quality of your sleep. Even if you sleep for many hours with the quality compromised sleep, you'll still feel exhausted and tired. Your sleep can be divided into NREM and REM.
NREM sleep = the deep, restorative phase where the body repairs tissues, builds immunity, and conserves energy.
REM sleep = the active dreaming phase where the brain consolidates memory, processes emotions, and supports learning.
It takes 90 to 120 mins for a single NREM+REM Sleep cycle. So you've to complete atleast 4 to 6 cycles for a good quality sleep.So its important to have uninterrupted sleep for 7to9 hours.
Here are some tips to improve your sleep quality:
1. Avoid drinking Caffeinated drinks or tea after evening 5'o clock.
2. Make sure to empty your bladder before going to bed.
3. Strictly avoid any screen time or blue light atleast 2 hours before bed.4. If possible take a warm bath and wear comfortable cotton dress.
5. Have your dinner atleast 3 hours before bed.
6. Stick to sleeping schedule,At first it may be hard to adopt but make it as a habit.7. Avoid taking Naps during the day or else restrict it to 30 minutes. Follow these and have a very good night sleep.