Many people work through the night and lose a full night's sleep by going into sleep "debt", which affects the body in a multitude of ways, including negative effects on your immune system, appearance and brain function.
Puffy eyes and dark circles, cravings and hunger that can contribute to overweight, poor concentration on tasks at work or home, frequent infections due to weak immunity are some of the ways in which our body is affected due to lack of proper sleep.
Lack of sleep also causes irritability and fatigue and interferes with memory and focus resulting in impaired reaction time, judgment and vision. The greater the sleep debt, the greater the adverse health effects such as weight gain, heart disease, diabetes and even stroke.
Sleeping during the day and working at night is not good!
Key points to remember:
Sleeping during the day
* Choose the right time – Taking a nap at the wrong time of day can disrupt your regular sleep schedule. The best daytime sleep is after lunch when the body's energy levels begin to drop significantly.
* Keep it short – Make sure you only take one short nap of 20 to 30 minutes during the day. Sleeping for up to an hour or more can give you a sleep disorder at night.
* Choose the right place – Plan your sleep well by choosing a comfortable room with dim lighting and minimal noise.
Night sleep
* Limit caffeine intake – Excessive caffeine consumption after noon can keep you awake at night and prevent a sound night's sleep.
* Be active – Exercise regularly so that you are tired when you go to bed
* Reduce stimulation – allow your brain to shut down by turning off cell phones and computers well before (at least an hour before) bedtime. If you must use phones, turn on the backlight or night light so it's easy on the eyes.
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