Solutions To The Seven Most Common Sleep Myths-Part 1

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We all know that sleep is absolutely critical to feel your best, look your best and perform at your best — every day. A lack of sleep can result in issues such as decreased productivity, creativity and focus, but a continuous lack of sleep can lead to more serious health issues.

Here are the solutions to the top seven myths about getting your daily sleep:

Myth #1: Snoring may be annoying to a sleep partner, but it is never harmful.

Fact: Snoring may be harmless, but it can also be a symptom of a life-threatening sleep disorder called sleep apnea, especially if it is accompanied by severe daytime sleepiness. Sleep apnea, or pauses in breathing while sleeping, prevents air flow, reduces oxygen levels and strains the heart and cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Solution: Lose weight and if you suspect sleep apnea, get it checked out, for it is treatable.

Myth #2: You can “cheat” on the amount of sleep you get.

Fact: Sleep experts say that most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health and safety. When we don’t get adequate sleep, we accumulate a sleep “debt” that can be difficult to “pay back.” The result: sleep deprivation, which is linked to obesity, high blood pressure, mood swings, decreased productivity and safety issues in the home, on the job and on the road.

Solution: Put your body and health first and get to bed early enough for your full eight hours of rest.

Myth #3: Insomnia means difficulty falling asleep.

Fact: Difficulty falling asleep is only one of the four symptoms ociated with insomnia. The others include waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep; frequent awakenings during the night; and waking up feeling un-refreshed.

Solution: Daily exercise, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoiding or eliminating stimulants from the diet, such as caffeine, chocolate and refined sugar in foods and drinks.

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