Most people may not realize it but getting proper sleep involves 
a complex process which not only energizes the body but also 
promotes healing strengthens the immune system. There are a lot 
of myths and misconceptions regarding sleep but with a proper 
understanding of the inner sleep system you can dramatically 
improve your quality of life.


Power Naps

Naps can be very beneficial for improving energy if done properly 
and for the right duration. If napping is not done properly it 
can actually disturb your inner sleep system, inner sleep clock 
and leave you feeling tired and drained. There are five stages of 
sleep. The first two stages are considered light sleep and the 
last three stages are where deep sleep takes place. During Stage 
1 and 2 we can be easily awakened. During the latter stages we 
enter deep sleep which is where major physiological changes take 
place including a slower heart rate, a drop in respiration and a 
lower body temperature. People usually enter deep sleep after 
about 45 minutes and if awakened during deep sleep the processes 
can be harmed. For this reason naps should always be less than 45 
minutes. In fact, it has been determined that ten to twenty 
minutes naps can be the most effective in increasing energy 
levels and making you feel refreshed. 


Too Much Sleep can be Harmful 

It is a common misconception that the longer you sleep the more 
energy you will have. This is not true. Have you ever noticed 
that when you sleep longer than usual you are often then tired 
all day? Sleeping too long can actually rob you of energy and 
damage your inner sleep system. This is because one very 
important element of your inner sleep system is prior 
wakefulness. When you sleep too long you limit your awake time 
and put stress on your melatonin levels, sunlight exposure time, 
and body temperature rhythm. Too much sleep can also be 
detrimental to the quality of deep sleep that you experience 
which can compromise the immune system. 


Quality Sleep for Health 

You may have noticed that people tend to sleep longer when they 
are sick. This is because when we enter deep sleep, Stage 3 and 
Stage 4, our blood vessels dilate and all of the blood that 
typically stored in the organs throughout the day moves into our 
muscles to nourish and repair them. Our immune system activates 
during deep sleep to heal our bodies and fight off disease. 

A proper understanding of the inner sleep system can ensure that 
we receive the proper amounts of light and deep sleep. This can 
ultimately resulting more energy, less visits to the doctor and 
the ability to go on less sleep. 


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