Category — Sleep

Its boring to read another article about drinking 8 cups of water per day. We all witnessed that this is not really true. Hardworking businessmen, career-driven women, and lots more have proven to live a successful life with just a coffee in the morning and during lunch break. But why do they need to drug themselves with caffeine in the very first place? Its not because they need that extra energy, its because they do not have the energy of a normal healthy person to even begin with!

Most people solve dehydration by eating, mistaking that their thirst must be quenched with food. Its difficult for them to start drinking 8 glasses of water a day, and they see it as too much of a work. Their body will adapt to waterless condition and help them cope with thirstiness. However, this is what makes them so weak and tired.

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Best Health – Discover the Hidden Secrets to a Better Night’s Rest
By Oey Piu Hian

You’re tossing and turning in your sleep, worried over your deadline or stressing over the kids’ exam results. And as you worry about getting some shut-eye, you find it’s even harder to rest! Well, you’re not alone. Studies estimate that 10 to 15 percent of the adult population has chronic sleep problems and an additional 25 percent has transient or occasional sleep problems. But with a clearer understanding of sleep patterns and helpful techniques you’ll soon drift into snooze mode.

How Do We Sleep?
Sleep is like a roller-coaster ride with many valley and peaks. The peaks are about 90 minutes apart, so your sleep cycles are 90 minutes. When you go to sleep, you enter light sleep for a few minutes – this is Stage 1 sleep. You are easily awakened during this stage but feel fine.
As your sleep deepens, you enter into Stage 2, 3 and than 4. After 40 minutes in Stage 4, you’re in your deepest sleep.

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