Rest is a fundamental part of everyone’s life, this is a process that should not be omitted due to its implications for health.
Several people consider sleeping as a limiting factor for their activities, which is why they don’t dedicate enough time.
The Sociedad Mundial del Sueño estimates that 45% of the world’s population has sleep problems and that for this to be considered of good quality it must be sufficient, fluid and without fragmentation and deep.
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One of the aspects to consider in order to achieve this goal is knowing the circadian rhythm, which corresponds to physical, mental and behavioral changes in a 24-hour cycle. These processes respond mainly to light and darkness.
The Sociedad Madrileña de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica explains that when you start to get dark the body increases the body temperature and secretes melatonin, that’s why you start to feel drowsy. When it dawns on change, melatonin starts to fall.
It is essential to maintain a regular schedule so that the body can perform the biological processes in the best way, in addition to not altering our surroundings with lights.
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If so, the body will adapt to the sleeping position. A study in the journal The Journal of Neuroscience, published by the BBCdetermined that sleeping on the left side helps the lymphatic drainage of the central nervous system.
It is mentioned that with this method, excess proteins, vitamins, fats and residues harmful to health are eliminated. The position also prevents obstruction of the aorta artery, as well as facilitating digestion.
The food is also important to have a good rest, when you eat a lot of grease, since this can cause stomach acidity due to gastric reflux. (I)
