Journal of Natural & Ayurvedic Medicine (JONAM)

ISSN: 2578-4986

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Quality of Sleep and the Ayurvedic Concept

Authors: Chandel K*

DOI: 10.23880/jonam-16000432

Abstract

All humans require sleep for their physical, physiological and psychological needs. Additionally, it is a necessary daily activity for maintaining good health. In preparation for the next phase of alertness, sleep gives the body’s systems time to repair and heal. sleep is more than just a period of physiological quiescence; it is complicated, regular, repeated and easily reversible condition. Lack of sleep can cause a variety of medical and mental issues because it directly affects the activities of the heart, lungs, digestive system and muscles. Defects in sleep quality can lead to emotional, cognitive and motivational dysfunction. Tiredness, lack of focus, exhaustion, a low pain tolerance, anxiety, anxiousness, irritational thoughts, hallucinations, loss of appetite constipation and being more accident prone are physical and cognitive signs of poor sleep quality. According to Ayurveda a person’s life is based on the three pillars of Aahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya. Adults need between seven to eight hours of sleep per night to feel rested. it is vitally necessary to get a restful night’s sleep. In actually, it is equally crucial to our bodies as food. According to research, prolonged sleep deprivation or poor-quality sleep increases the risk of illnesses such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity.

Keywords: Trya Upstambh; Nidra; Sleep Quality; Biological Clock; Nocturnal Rhythm; Circadian Cycle; Sleep-Wake Cycle; Sleep Physiology

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