Monday, September 28, 2015

SLEEP...Whats so important about it?

BEcome the WHOLE healthy YOU.

 We believe as one of the three critical  elements of BEcoming Whole, sleep is a far too often overlooked facet of WHOLE HEALTH.  Our research has located a quality article done through the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute,(NIH), WHY IS SLEEP IMPORTANT?
 Because  it is so well done and comprehensive we want to share highlights of the article with our readers.  We will do this in several parts and share links of the study so that you may do your own additional reading. The following are some of the topics covered.

Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency affects on health.

What systems of the body are affected by sleep deficiency?

How much sleep is enough ?

How do I know I have a sleep deficiency?

What should I do about getting better sleep?

What makes me sleep?

Who is at risk for sleep Deprivation and Deficiency?

Why do  all living creatures sleep?

Can you make up on lost sleep?

for more information go to: http//www.nihbi.nih.gov/book/export/html/4979