Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SLEEP FOR MAINTAINING HEALTH

*Dr. Supriti Patnaik

Abstract

Proper sleep is a part of normal lifecycle of human being. In Ayurveda, Nidra (sleep) is considered as one pillar of life. Now-a-days due to changing life style, some occupational causes like night shift, stress, anxiety most of the people have the problem of disturbed sleep. These disorder of sleep adversely effect on daily life as well as physical and mental health. Adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to maintain proper health. Now a days another cause for disturbed sleep in young generation is excess and unnecessary use of internet and social media. Sleep in late night and sleep in day time disturbs circadian cycle of nature, which effects normal metabolism of the body. Abnormal metabolism is the most common cause of various non communicable disease like, obesity, diabetes, cancer etc. Improper sleep also has bad effect on immune system, which causes various communicable diseases. 7 to 9 hours of sleep in regular time is essential for adults to maintain healthy life.

Keywords: Nidra, Diwaswapna, Ratrijagarana.