Lose sleep, lack health

Irregular Sleep patterns wreak havoc in personal and professional life. If the body doesn’t get ample rest, then the organs and systems will always be weary and tired. There are many psychological and metabolic disorders that might bother a person for life.  Historically as time is divided into BC and AD, similarly in the modern day, we can see the change in sleeping patterns during Pre-COVID and Post COVID periods. In Ayurveda, sleep is one of the three pillars of health besides diet and lifestyle.

Ideal sleep duration: It is the quality of sleep that matters more than the quantity of sleep. Ideally, 6-8 hours of dozing is sufficient to recharge your body batteries. Frequent Power naps can also tardy the stress of life. It is also an established fact that sleeping under 7 hours can increase the risk of having fatty changes in the liver.

So, here are the TOP 10 problems being faced today:

1. Digestive disorders like acidity, irritable bowel, weak liver, and constipation.

2. Neurological issues like stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings memory issues like forgetfulness, suicidal tendencies, and increased risk of accidents for drivers.

3. Cardiac health problems: Heart attack, high blood pressure, etc.

4. Immunological conditions like allergies, and inflammation in the body are on the rise.

5. Skin & Hair: Thinning of hair, hair fall, dark circles, hyperpigmentation of the skin.

6. Metabolic disorders like Obesity, diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol levels. Lack of sleep will increase the production of gherlin which increase hunger pangs and thereby makes one obese.

7. Respiratory problems: frequent upper respiratory tract infections, allergic cold, and soreness in the throat are common with sleeplessness.

8. Lack of energy & lethargy at all times.

9. Low libido and performance anxieties.

10. Hormonal imbalance in women, irregular periods, etc., are also common

If one is suffering from one or more such symptoms, maybe the first step is to regulate the sleep cycle and optimize the circadian rhythm for a better quality of life.

So, if there is a problem, it is advisable to meet a professional doctor who could offer a better solution for sleeplessness, rather than looking for quick-fixes, addictions, and tranquilizers.