Why is sleep so important?
It goes without saying that sleep allows us to function normally and get through out daily activities but it goes further than that. There is huge value in a good night’s sleep and here are a few of the reasons why:
- When you get into the cycles of deep sleep, your body is finally able to work on repairing all the damage that was done in the day. All of the stress and physical exertion you went through gets rebalanced and recharged from the proteins that your body makes while you sleep.
- After all the activity of the day, deep sleep allows your brain to process all that went on. This process builds up chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine, which help fight off depression and it also enhances your memory.
- Every level of sleep during the night helps to recharge and reenergize your body for the next day. If you are always feeling sluggish and sleepy, then you have either had too much caffeine before bed or your body is not able to get into this level of sleep for very long.
- An important reason for sleep that many may not make a connection with is regarding weight gain. Sleep deprivation causes an increase in a hormone that can actually increase your appetite. Adequate sleep keeps your appetite at bay and gives you energy for the day making you less likely to reach for poor foods to combat the fatigue.
Dr. Jeff Bowman, a foot specialist in Houston, TX cares about the whole health of each of his patients. If you are struggling with foot or ankle pain that may also be keeping you up at night, please see us for help. Make an appointment today by calling (713) 467-8886 or visit us online at www.houstonfootspecialists.com.
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