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For many people, a full night’s sleep is hard to come by. Whether you have difficulty falling asleep or simply cannot stay asleep, lost sleep can become a chronic problem that interferes with your waking hours.
The National Institute of Health reports that approximately 70% of people are affected by some sort of sleep problem. A poll released by the National Sleep Foundation showed that 43% of women who took part in the survey said that drowsiness interfered with their daily activities.
It is proven that a sleepless night can have some serious effects:
- Getting enough sleep each night helps the brain commit new information to memory
- Losing sleep can affect the way your body metabolizes and stores carbohydrates, which means weight gain
- Many driving accidents are attributed to drowsiness and delayed reaction from fatigue
- Lack of sleep leaves you feeling frustrated and irritable and makes it difficult to concentrate
- Serious sleep disorders have been links to hypertension
- Long term, or chronic, sleep deprivation can lessen your body’s immune system defenses
Finding methods to unwind in preparation for sleep can vastly improve your chances of falling asleep and staying asleep. Hydrotherapy helps loosen stiff, aching muscles, promote healthy blood flow and reduce the pressure on your spine and joints. This combination of therapeutic elements not only relaxes you body, but naturally increases your body’s production of endorphins, which leave you feeling at peace and content.
A scientific journal that focuses on sleep and sleep disorders, published research that showed a drop in body temperature can ease you into a deeper, less disturbed sleep. If you suffer from insomnia, an hour long soak in warm hot tub water is proven to help you sleep soundly.
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