WHY IS SLEEP CRUCIAL TO BEAT AGEING?

We all love the sight of bed and pillows!

Getting a good amount of sleep is very important to our physical and emotional health. It’s one of those small-but-mighty secrets.

Insomnia, or not being able to sleep, going to bed early, waking up early, or having less sleep, feeling not refreshed in the morning - elders go through these changes as they grow older.

You don’t get just one disorder that’s related to ageing, there are a spectrum of disorders, and it could well be related to your sleep hygiene.

The consequences from lack of sleep can sometimes be devastating – you become so drowsy, depressed, you start forgetting things or have problems focusing.

Not to mention, you are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Truth be told, a good night’s sleep is so very important to older adults. It helps improve their concentration and memory formation

It not only allows your body to repair any cell damage that occurred during the day, but refreshes your immune system, which in turn helps you from falling sick.

So, how does ageing affect your sleep?

As you grow older, the product of growth hormone in your body gradually becomes lesser and lesser, which can lead to a decrease in deep sleep.

You produce less melatonin, a hormone that controls your sleep and wake cycles, leading to more fragmented sleep and you end up waking up more often during the night.

A chronic medical condition can also cause decline in your sleep. For instance, high blood pressure is associated with both snoring and sleep apnea.

Other conditions that can interfere with sleep include a frequent need to urinate, diabetes, osteoporosis, nighttime heartburn, pain, arthritis, asthma, and Alzheimer's disease.

In addition, many menopausal and post-menopausal women experience symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats that can interrupt their sleep.

Older people tend to take a lot of medications. Certain combination of drugs, as well as their side-effects, can impair the sleep pattern.

A good sleep hygiene is a simple and an effective fix!

It refers to a number of things you can do to improve your quality of sleep.

Before you ask for a sleeping pill....

No matter what type of sleep issue you may have, you can improve your sleep by choosing healthier daytime habits, by addressing emotional issues, and by modifying your sleep environment.

Make it a point to work on your sleep hygiene. To begin with, have a regular bedtime routine that includes relaxing activities like deep breathing or taking a bath.

Also, ensure your bedroom is quiet, cool, dark, and you have a comfortable bed to sleep on.

Turn off the TV and avoid reading from a backlit device at least one hour before bed. This will boost your melatonin levels; having this natural hormone allows your body and brain know when it is time to sleep.

Try to aim for two hours of bright sunlight a day. If you have a problem getting outdoors, keep the curtains open during the day. Bright sunlight is known to help regulate your melatonin levels.

Short naps during the day might also help, but make sure you take your siestas early in the day so that they don’t interfere with your nighttime sleep.

Most people tend to think chronic insomnia and daytime drowsiness are an unavoidable consequence of ageing. Due to this mindset, too many sleep problems in older adults go undiagnosed and untreated.

You need to feel refreshed when you wake up in the morning and for the you deserve a good night’s rest!

WHAT DOES STOMACH ACID IMBALANCE DO TO YOUR BODY?

Stomach acidity plagues millions of people around the world, yet it’s one of the simplest things you can take control of using simple lifestyle changes. Human body requires acid for digestion, and there is nothing wrong with acid in your body, but the problem arises when the level of acid increase in your body all the time. Acid reflux, burping, bloating, flatulence, etc. these are all different forms acidity. If they are not handled properly at the right time, it can cause innumerable ailments such as cancer, diabetes, inability to lose weight, poor skin quality.

Every cell in your body requires oxygen for health of your cell!

When you have acidity, the oxygen does not reach your cell completely and your cells are deprived of oxygen which is the vital force you have disease. And most of us choose to take antacid to kill this uncomfortable feeling and that may not be your best bet, because you may become immune to it and you end up taking higher dosage, at frequent intervals.

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HOW TO CHOOSE A MATTRESS, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE - 9 FACTORS TO CONSIDER!

Many mattresses out there will definitely satisfy your sleeping habits. But there are a few big factors you need to be aware of to consider buying something new. Because there’s nothing better than sleeping on a comfortable, plush, and warm mattress night after night. It’s time you find the mattress that’s easiest to maintain and is snug.

You may be tempted to budget your way to a decent mattress, but please don't. For a good night’s rest, a comfortable mattress is very important. With that said, I’d like to show you the results of a poll conducted by National Sleep Foundation. According to this poll, 92% of people said that a comfortable mattress is essential for a full night’s sleep. (1)

Research also shows that a change in the bedding system can dramatically reduce back pain and other stress-related symptoms. There were signs of reduced neck, shoulder, and back discomfort along with severe muscle stiffness. This study concluded that poor sleep quality is associated with other …

How many times should I eat a day to stay healthy?

How many meals am I supposed to eat in a day to stay healthy?

Questions like this, especially if you are health conscious, keep popping into our mind every now and then.

More than when you eat, what matters is “how and what you eat” if you were to reduce the risk of health problems by being overweight. It’s irrelevant if a person eats three large meals a day or six smaller ones if it makes no difference to the overall calorie count.

So, what’s the remedy?

Before you consider any diet plan, it’s important that you determine your optimum calorie intake based on your health profile and set a dietary target accordingly; most importantly, you need to ask yourself if the suggested plan fits into your lifestyle. Remember, one simple thumb-rule - you gain weight when you eat more calories than you burn, or burn fewer calories than you eat; it can happen either by consuming more or by indulging in less physical activity.

Keeping a log of what you eat (along with the time and quantity) in a fo…

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