Brain Development in Teens and Sleep
There has been new findings by sleep researchers that teenagers of today are getting les and less sleep than they should otherwise be getting. An average teen should be getting between 7 to 8.5 hours of sleep especially during the development phase of the brain which is said to end at the age of 21. Modern conveniences such as CD players, day-round movie channels, college study, peer pressure and the likes are inevitably lessening the amount of sleep they get thus affecting the brain and it’s development. This can give rise to serious health risks and brain dysfunction in adult life the effects of which are still under study to this day.
Just what is Sleep?
Sleep is a phase in our daily routine when the body re-generates and replenishes energy levels. Many think that a sleepless night can be augmented by short naps during the day is enough but researchers have found that sleep during the night or normal sleeping times is the best time for one to rest and sleep. Sleep also allows the brain to re-shuffle itself, clearing way clutter and restoring it into an invigorated state ready for another days stress, problems and allows better faster healing from illness.
Many think that sleep is a period of inactivity for the human body but contrary to that, it is a period when physical activity is merely diminished. The function of the body still remains and there is intense activity in the brain and vital organs where waste products are removed and replenished with fresh supplies of vitamins, minerals and all the other substances vital for proper metabolism.
Snoring and Divorce
Did you know that snoring contributes a lot in divorce of partners? I am not trying to crack a joke in here. Most couples may not be aware of it consciously, but the relation of snoring and divorce is higher than expected. Of course, the main reason that one states in a court room is not snoring but other major problems. Studies prove that 50% of the population in United States snore, and that snoring problem between two people is acknowledged to lead to several problems in the relationship. Individuals who are in a relationship can testify to this one.
Natural Treatments for Sleep Eating Disorder
You can cure nocturnal – sleep related eating disorder by using natural treatments that are proven to be effective. A person who decides to undergo this method must have a strong self-discipline.
Attending in a stress management/reduction class
Limiting the intake of alcoholic beverages
Limiting the amount of caffeine intake
Doing a regular form of exercise daily
Quit Smoking
Avoid taking stimulants that can interrupt sleeping
In the recent years, a lot of people are turning to sleeping pills to cure their sleeping disorders. Though one can really enjoy her sleep after taking the sleeping pills, these usually have negative health effects. Ask your doctor on which medication is safe to take.
Treatment for Sleep Eating Disorder
There are a lot of types of treatment for sleep eating sufferers just like any other sleep-related disorders. The first thing to do is to have the right diagnosis or interpretation on his/her symptoms. Usually, a doctor will recommend you to visit in a sleep center. The place has a laboratory where a series of tests for the sleep eater will be conducted.
In the sleep test, it is important that other diseases or health medical conditions will be identified so that we will know if it has something to do with the signs of sleep eating disorder. Some of these conditions include sleep apnea, low blood sugar, hepatitis or encephalitis.
Health Risks of People Suffering from Sleep Eating Disorders
People who are suffering from a sleep eating disorder will soon encounter some health risk that includes:
Poor Quality of Sleep – the sufferers tend to sleep in unusual hours and in limited time.
Gaining weight – because of too much intake of sweets and fats, most of the sufferers lead to obesity.
Anxiety Attacks – Due to stress and anger. Usually occurs in daytime.
Injuries – They acquire it by preparing their food while sleeping
If you are encountering the following, I suggest that you go to the nearest hospital and have a medical check-up with a good doctor. It is better that you work on your sleeping problems before it’s too late.
Signs and symptoms of Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder (NSRED)
Do you think you are one of the sufferers of sleep eating disorders? The following signs and symptoms might help you figure out if you have this condition:
• You prepare meals at night while unconscious
• You eat while you are literally sleeping
• You tend to not eat anything for breakfast
• You find food wrappers or excess on your bed
• You feel angry all the time
• You easily feel tired or stressed
• You can’t seem to remember what you did that night
• You walk while you sleep
• You have anxiety attacks
• You feel easily fatigued in the day
If the following symptoms are present, it is about time that you consult your doctor.
Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder (NSRED)
Do you know someone who is suffering from a sleep eating disorder? It is the type of disorder wherein the patient eats at night without him knowing it. They unconsciously prepare their meals while they are sleeping. This is actually a dangerous condition. It is known scientifically as the Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder (NSRED).
The dangerous thing about this condition is that the sufferers are not really aware on what they are doing at night. When they later on find clues that they did such thing, they start to feel guilty and ashamed of themselves, which later on leads to depression.
It was found out that most of the sufferers are those who are addicted in food that has a lot of sugar and fat contents. Sometimes, they unconsciously eat inedible stuff and the also combine strange foods.
Time for a Bed Check-up!
Anyone can cure sleeping disorders by taking medical drugs and by following medical procedures, but did you know that the most important cure actually starts in your dear home? Specifically, in the bedroom. If you observed that your child is suffering from a sleeping disorder, the first thing to do is go to a doctor and undergo a medical check-up. Next, go to the room and ask yourself “What should I do in this room to make my dear child sleep comfortably?†The first thing to check is the bed, really. The beddings and the pillows contribute a lot in a child’s sleeping habits.
Sleeping Disorders of Children
A lot of parents complained with the difficulty of getting their child to sleep at night, but did you know that our kids also suffer from different sleeping disorders? You heard it right! Two of the most common sleeping disorders encountered by children today are Sleep Apnea and Restless Leg syndrome. If you think your child is suffering from this nightly disorder, you have to do something. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a problem for decades already but is considered simply as a difficulty in sleeping. It was only recently that the doctors consider it as a medical condition.