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The Importance of Sleep

The Importance of Sleep. By Charlie Osler. You should be sleeping 8 hours a night. What is Sleep Deprivation. Not getting enough sleep Can be caused by a wide variety of things Can be long term or short term. Sleep Deprivation. Diabetes Heart Problems Higher Mortality Rate

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The Importance of Sleep

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  1. The Importance of Sleep By Charlie Osler

  2. You should be sleeping 8 hours a night

  3. What is Sleep Deprivation • Not getting enough sleep • Can be caused by a wide variety of things • Can be long term or short term

  4. Sleep Deprivation Diabetes Heart Problems Higher Mortality Rate Feeling Tired

  5. Oversleeping • Obesity • Head Aches • Back Pain • Depression

  6. When Should I Sleep? • Pre-Midnight Hour = 2 Post-Midnight Hour • 10PM-6AM better than 12AM-8AM • Circadian Rhythm

  7. Bad Sleeping Environment Television is bad because: -It stimulates your mind Stops Melatonin Production Eating is bad because: hard for body to sleep while digesting Sugar and Caffeine bad Turkey has L-Tryptophan an amino acid that makes you drowsy

  8. Good Sleeping Environment • Turning Down the Temperature • Avoiding Large Dinner • Keeping Noise Down • Keep lights Off • Reserve Bed For Sleeping

  9. Thank You!

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