Sleep is not a luxury. It is an absolute necessity that keeps your brain sharp and youthful. Not getting enough sleep denies your brain that essential mission for brain repair and growth. Sleep deprivation is known to negatively impact blood pressure, heart rate, cognitive function, and more. Research at the University of California Berkeley discovered that without proper sleep, parts of the brain that are related to anxiety tend to become more prevailed.
The recommended 7-9 hours of nightly sleep for adults, is not only a mere suggestion. Not sleeping enough can lead to serious consequences.
“People who consistently get less than six hours of sleep nightly face a higher risk of heart disease as well as other, often co-occurring conditions such as diabetes and obesity.” – Harvard Medical School
This is how much sleep we need:
- Newborns (0-3 months): 14-17 hours a day
- Infants (4-11 months): 12-15 hours aday
- Toddlers (1-2 years): 11-14 hours a day
- Preschoolers (3-5 years): 10-13 hours a day
- School-age children (6-13 years): 9-11 hours a day
- Teenagers (14-17 years): 8-10 hours a day
- Adults (18-64 years): 7-9 hours a day
- Older Adults (65+ years): 7-8 hours a day
Method
This all-natural method is referred to as the 4-7-8 method, and yes, it’s as easy as it sounds. First, get comfortable in your bed. Then, simply inhale through your nose for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds. Next, exhale slowly through your mouth for 8 more seconds. Repeat until you fall asleep.
That’s all! Pretty Simple!
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