Most people may not realize it but getting proper sleep involves a complex process which not only energizes the body but also promotes healing

strengthens the immune system. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding sleep but with a proper understanding of the inner sleep system you can dramatically improve your quality of life.

Power Naps

Naps can be very beneficial for improving energy if done properly and

for the right duration. If napping is not done properly it can actually

disturb your inner sleep system, inner sleep clock and leave you feeling

tired and drained. There are five stages of sleep. The first two stages

are considered light sleep and the last three stages are where deep sleep

takes place. During Stage 1 and 2 we can be easily awakened. During the

latter stages we enter deep sleep which is where major physiological changes

take place including a slower heart rate, a drop in respiration and a lower

body temperature. People usually enter deep sleep after about 45 minutes

and if awakened during deep sleep the processes can be harmed. For this

reason naps should always be less than 45 minutes. In fact, it has been

determined that ten to twenty minutes naps can be the most effective in

increasing energy levels and making you feel refreshed.

Too Much Sleep can be Harmful

It is a common misconception that the longer you sleep the more energy you

will have. This is not true. Have you ever noticed that when you sleep longer

than usual you are often then tired all day? Sleeping too long can actually

rob you of energy and damage your inner sleep system. This is because one very

important element of your inner sleep system is prior wakefulness. When you

sleep too long you limit your awake time and put stress on your melatonin levels,

sunlight exposure time, and body temperature rhythm. Too much sleep can also be detrimental to the quality of deep sleep that you experience which can

compromise the immune system.

Quality Sleep for Health

You may have noticed that people tend to sleep longer when they are sick.

This is because when we enter deep sleep, Stage 3 and Stage 4, our blood

vessels dilate and all of the blood that typically stored in the organs

throughout the day moves into our muscles to nourish and repair them. Our

immune system activates during deep sleep to heal our bodies and fight off

disease.

A proper understanding of the inner sleep system can ensure that we receive

the proper amounts of light and deep sleep. This can ultimately resulting

more energy, less visits to the doctor and the ability to go on less sleep.

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For complete information on holistic Powerful Sleep Click here http://www.effective-info.com/powerfulsleep.html

About Author:

Craig Desorcy Is a published author and an active advocate of holistic life styles. Craig(at)effective-info.com

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