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Deep sleep, also known as delta sleep or slow-wave sleep, is one type of non-REM sleep. Injuries heal, human growth hormone is released, and contaminants in the cerebrospinal fluid are cleared as brain waves slow down and the body recovers from the day's activities. The average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep a night, with 10-15% of the time spent in deep sleep.
Here are 4 tips on how you can improve your deep sleep:
1. Turn off electronic devices
Limiting screen time at night and turning off your cell phone before bedtime gives you a chance to relax before falling asleep. Too much blue light exposure can disrupt melatonin production.
2. Keep the bedroom dark and cool
The bedroom should be dark and cool for quality sleep. A dark room encourages
melatonin production, a circadian hormone that tells the brain it is time to sleep at night.
3. Develop a bedtime routine
Taking a hot bath or shower and reading a book every night helps your mind associate these activities with bedtime.
4. Try aromatherapy
Diffusing certain essential oils may reduce stress and help you to feel more relaxed as you prepare for sleep. Essential oils, like lavender and clary sage, release tension and lower heart rate, promoting calm feelings. Start diffusing your favourite sleep essential oil in the evening to help you wind down.
If you don’t experience deep sleep consistently, you have a higher risk of developing health conditions, including heart disease and Alzheimer’s.
Prioritising sleep may keep you in good health, as Healthline discovered the correlations between sleep and disease.
So, sleep well everyone!
Info Via Healthline