Sleep
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During any activity, our sensory organs are constantly giving inputs to the mind, and the mind processes it to gain knowledge or to perform a certain task. When the sensory organs get tired, and the mind gets exhausted, it withdraws attention from the senses and creates a desire for rest and sleep – this is how natural sleep occurs.
Gaining maximum benefit from sleep
Sleeping when the body demands it, is particularly important. Equally important is waking up at the right time. We should aim to wake up an hour before sunrise or at least close to it.
Sleeping time should be fixed, depending on how many hours of sleep make you feel well-rested. Constitutional differences suggest that some people need more sleep, while some need less. Some actually need less but are accustomed to sleeping more and vice versa.
Drinking warm cow milk at bedtime is beneficial for overall health.
Daytime sleep
Daytime sleep is recommended for all, BUT only during the summer season. It is also beneficial during some illness, old age, for children or when there has been a lack of sleep at night. For others, it is not advised. In fact, sleeping during the day is the cause of many health problems.
Signs that suggest you are not getting sufficient sleep.
- Body aches
- Heaviness in the eyes and head
- Excessive yawning
- Lazy, heavy feel
- Lack of enthusiasm
- Giddiness
- Indigestion
- Sleep disorders
- Insomnia
- Disturbed sleep
- Not feeling fresh, in spite of sleep
- Feeling drowsy during the day
- Falling asleep unknowingly during the day
Importance of sound sleep
Ayurved clearly states that your happiness/ sadness, weight maintenance, stamina, fertility, intelligence, and even lifespan depend on your sleep.
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