2. SLEEP
Introduction
Sleep is a natural state of rest for your body and mind. Its when you recharge and restore.
Why is it important?
o Reduce stress
o Improve your mood
o Lower the risk of heart disease
o Increase mental & physical health
3. SLEEP CYCLE
THE SLEEP CYCLE IS AN OSCILLATION BETWEEN THE SLOW WAVE AND REM PHASES OF SLEEP
Non-Rapid Eye Movement
Non rapid eye movement sleep physiological
activity is less than when an individual is awake.
Non rapid eye movement has 4 stages.
Rapid Eye Movement
Rapid eye movement sleep is a period of high
levels of activities in the brain and level of
physiological activity.
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5. MEDICAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO UN-HABITUAL SLEEPING
Oversleeping
1. Back Pain
2. Depression
3. Over weighted
4. Headache
5. Heart disease
Over awakening
1. Heart disease
2. Kidney disease
3. Stroke
4. Depression
5. High blood pressure
6. GOOD POSTURE FOR SLEEPING
• Lie on the right side
• Put your right hand under your head
• Sleep at your right side
• This will help to reduce stress on heart
• Help in comfortable breathing during sleep
7. BENEFITS OF MODERATE SLEEPING
Get sick less often
Stay at healthy weight
Lower the risk of serious health problems
Behavioral changes
Reduce stress
Become more efficient