It turns out that the second sleep is a signal of “lack of sleep”
City dwellers suffer from sleep deprivation for a long time, and many people hope to “sleep seconds” at night to gain time to rest. However, some doctors said that the second sleep could be a signal of the body for lack of sleep and pointed out that for a person who usually gets enough rest, it should take a certain amount of time to fall asleep, and they listed 4 types of auras that reflect lack of sleep.
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4 signs of sleep deprivation
Dr. Chen Jiongyu, President of the Ivy League of Preventive Medicine in Taiwan, alFacebookAccording to the above, Second Sleep may be a signal of lack of sleep in the body and cited reports that if you have enough rest in normal times, you will not fall asleep immediately, but it will take about 15 minutes to fall asleep. Thus, Second Sleep means that the body has accumulated a lot of sleep in an insufficient state.
Dr. Chen also listed 4 auras that reflect lack of sleep:
1. I can’t help but want to eat before bed
When the brain feels a lack of energy, it secretes ghrelin.
This is why as long as you stay up late, many people will want to have dinner.
If you get enough sleep, even if you feel hungry in the middle of the night, you can curb the temptation to eat late at night.
2. Lie in bed for a second and fall into a deep sleep
When people are awake, they secrete “adenosine”, which is a transmitter that promotes sleep. The higher the concentration, the more it will lead to fatigue.
Therefore, if you fall asleep within seconds, it does not mean that the quality of sleep is good, and it is more likely caused by excessive fatigue.
3. Often forgets what to do
The brain temporarily stores working memory, allowing people to handle multiple tasks at once, much like opening multiple windows on a computer desktop.
However, as long as there is not enough sleep, this temporary storage function will fail, making people forget what to do and reducing productivity.
4. I feel irritable for no reason and can’t concentrate when there is noise around me.
If the alertness level of the brain is low, the sense of hearing becomes sensitive.
Therefore, if you always feel disturbed by the sounds around you, it could be due to lack of sleep.
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Sleeping in seconds means that there is a health problem
Taiwanese surgeon Jiang Kunjun once pointed out in his program “Jiang P Medical Affairs” that it takes ordinary people 15 to 20 minutes to go to bed to enter deep sleep. fall asleep completely, you may have the following hidden dangers:
The hidden dangers of sleeping in seconds
1. Excessive fatigue
When people are awake, they produce “Adenosine”. The longer the waking time, the higher the concentration of adenosine in the body, which leads to fatigue.
Once you sleep, adenosine concentrations drop. Therefore, the “second sleep” may mean that rest is not enough and the concentration of adenosine is too high.
Dr. Jiang also pointed out that if you sleep less than 2 hours on weekdays, it may take many times longer in the future, and it will take 6 to 8 hours to pay off the “sleep”. debt”.
2. Poor quality sleep
Poor sleep quality can be caused by many reasons, such as snoring during sleep or increased carbon dioxide concentration in the body due to sleep apnea High and low blood oxygen concentration.
In addition to failing to get good quality sleep, you are more likely to increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.
3. Narcolepsy
If you not only fall asleep quickly at night, but are often sleepy during the day, you may be suffering from hypersomnia.
At present, the cause of hypersomnia is not yet clear, it is only known that it may be related to heredity and autoimmune system.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have listed the daily sleep requirements of different age groups:
4 months – 12 months: 12 to 16 hours
1-2 years: from 11 to 14 hours
3-5 years: from 10 to 13 hours
6-12 years: from 9 to 12 hours
13-18 years: 8 to 10 hours
18-64 years: 7 to 9 hours
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Gayon in the same field: seizures during sleep can cause brain disease
Hong Weijie, a family doctor at E-Da Hospital in Taiwan, once said that although the body twitches during sleep is a normal reaction, there are three situations in which twitches occur and you should pay special attention, because could indicate a certain brain diseases:
1. Persistent tics
Pay attention to the electrolyte status in the body, you may suffer from epilepsy.
2. Spasms upon awakening
It could be a problem with the cerebellum or Parkinson’s disease.
3. combined paresthesia
It could be multiple sclerosis or other brain disease and you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
Gayon in the same field: long-term insomnia can cause 5 major effects
Chen Yanjun, a registered Chinese medicine doctor, once said that long-term insomnia can lead to five effects and even increase the risk of coronary heart disease when severe. The details are as follows:
1. Long-term insomnia diseases: Insufficient sleep can increase the risk of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and emotional diseases, such as coronary heart disease, high blood wall, depression, anxiety, and affect health.
2. Aging caused by long-term insomnia: Long-term lack of sleep will lead to sallow complexion, dark circles, dull expression, pigmentation spots, sagging skin and other problems, which will affect the appearance.
3. Memory loss caused by long-term insomnia: Insomnia can cause memory loss. Studies have shown that the brain can only integrate data during sleep, and lack of sleep will affect work and learning ability.
4. The long-term impact of insomnia on obesity: Studies have shown that getting an extra hour of sleep a day can help you lose weight, and long-term insomnia increases your risk of obesity.
5. Developmental delay due to long-term insomnia: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver is conducive to the growth and development of the liver detoxification time. From 11:00 pm to 3:00 am, the human body must be in a deep sleep for the liver to detoxify normally.
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Gayon in the same field: 6 tips to improve sleep quality
Huang Xuan, a critical care specialist in Taiwan, has combined 6 tips, which can help improve sleep problems:
1. Pillows
Choosing the right pillow can help improve sleep quality. Lack of head and neck support while sleeping can negatively affect your spine, causing neck and shoulder pain, muscle stiffness, and more.
(a) The cushion material has little effect on the spine
(b) The shape and height of the pillow are important. U-shaped pillows help extend sleep; roll pillows help people with chronic pain, Get rid of morning pain.
2. Mattress
The body can disperse the pressure by turning, and each person turns an average of 20 to 30 times a night. If your mattress is too soft or too firm, it can make you toss and turn all night and even sleep more and more tired.
If the mattress loses its stiffness, the springs get noisier, or show obvious signs of wear, it should be replaced with a new one.
Some experts have pointed out that you can use different sides of your mattress to make your mattress last longer; it is recommended to turn the mattress at least once or twice a year.
3. Room temperature
The optimum temperature for sleeping appears to be 18.3 degrees Celsius (range 15 to 19 degrees Celsius), and studies have found that a high ambient temperature in the bedroom has a negative effect on sleep.
4. Air circulation
Ensuring good air circulation in the bedroom not only brings in fresh air, but also helps remove heat and carbon dioxide buildup in the room, keeping the room temperature pleasantly cool.
5. Drugs, caffeine
Some types of antihistamines make it easier to fall asleep, but you should consult your doctor before using them; in addition, it is better not to drink caffeinated beverages before bedtime.
6. Go to the bathroom before bed
If your bladder is clearly empty before you go to bed, but you still wake up to urinate in the middle of the night, you may be suffering from other diseases, such as an enlarged prostate, diabetes or other underlying diseases, it is best to seek medical advice.
