Thursday, June 10, 2010

Learning The Importance Of Sleep To All People

By Jamie Culkins

Our mothers would hassle us constantly about getting enough sleep when we were younger. We had naps and early bed times, and it seems like we were always being sent to our rooms. But, as most children do, we stayed up and played or watched TV late at night instead of falling asleep. Now that we are older, we look back on the wisdom of our mothers, and wish we got more sleep.

Sleeping is a natural part of life, and our bodies need quite a bit of it. After being awake all day long, our bodies need rest to recuperate and recharge. The only way we get the rest our bodies need is through sleeping, and it is as important to the body as water and food are. But why?

When we sleep the right way, there are a number of benefits that we enjoy, in addition to the fact that sleep feels good.

One of the big things sleep does is repair damaged tissues in the body, and it also relaxes the body so the immune system can do its job fighting diseases.

The next bonus for sleeping good is that it recharges our batteries and gives us a new supply of energy, which we need in order to cope with the daily activities that surround our lives. For those who are active in a lot of fast paced and interpersonal situations like going to school or being involved in community organizations, sleep is essential to keep energy levels where they should be.

A good night's sleep also promotes the healthy growth patterns of children, which they definitely need. Something to remember is that sleep also activates brain cells and helps us to organize our thoughts and think more effectively.

Lack of sleep makes it hard to remember information and concentrate well. Students suffer from this quite often, and sleep is critical for anyone who is about to take a test. Sleep will help making recalling information easier.

Some common symptoms people have when not getting enough sleep include irritability, mood swings and difficulty concentrating. Additionally, people are more prone to getting into accidents, loosing coordination, developing a weak immune system and sluggish thinking.

Sleep slows the aging process, and not getting enough of it will helps us to get old faster. With all these bad things, it should be easy to want to sleep more, but until we do, we can't know how good it will make us feel.

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