Restore Your Natural Sleep Cycle with Meditation [Infographic]

Restore Your Natural Sleep Cycle with Meditation
Infographic from Lifehack.org

Sleep and Health

Sleep plays a critical role in our health.  It is thought that chronic sleep deprivation can lead to an increased risk for a range of medical conditions, from heart disease to obesity.

It is estimated that sleep problems, like insomnia, are an epidemic in the modern West.  Unfortunately, many people ignore the problem and try to get by regularly using stimulants, like coffee and energy drinks.

Sleep and Weight

Any weight loss expert will tell you that, in order to lose weight, or to prevent unwanted weight gain, you need to get an adequate amount of quality, restorative sleep. This is because sleep has a very powerful effect on metabolism.  Getting enough sleep is as important as regularly exercising and eating healthy.

Meditation - The Cure

Scientific research shows that a regular meditation practice has many health benefits.

According to a sleep study as described in this infographic, meditating before going to bed has been shown to improve sleep cycles in various ways, including helping approximately 60% of the study participants overcome insomnia.

Infographic Source 

For more information about the sleep study, how meditation improves sleep and how to meditate before going to bed, please visit the infographic source:

Supercharge Your Sleep by Meditating Before Bed - Lifehack.org

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How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?

How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? [Infographic]

How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?
Infographic from the National Sleep Foundation

Sleep is an essential component of good physical, mental and emotional health.

Yet, every night millions of people struggle with either falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.  Chronic insomnia and even brief periods of sleep deficiency has been linked to fatigue, poor memory, lack of energy and a host of illnesses.

It is also thought that lack of adequate, restorative sleep has a direct impact on weight gain - specifically the accumulation of visceral or belly fat.  It is also believed that being short on sleep impedes weight loss efforts.

Any weight loss expert will tell you that in order to lose or maintain a healthy weight, you need to get enough sleep.

But how much is enough sleep?  

There are some general guidelines based on age but individual sleep needs can vary because there is also a genetic component.

This infographic entitled How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? from the National Sleep Foundation illustrates and briefly explains:

✔ The average sleep needs for different age groups
✔ How sleep needs are also individual
✔ A few, key benefits of sleep
✔ Tips for better sleep

For more in-depth information on sleep health, including sleep recommendations, needs and debt, circadian rhythm, and sleep hygiene visit National Sleep Foundation - How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?  

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