A List Of The Top Ten Myths About Sleeping Explained And Disproved

However we have all experienced those nights, where we toss and turn and peer over at the clock every 5 minutes worrying about how little sleep we will get.Below are ten popular sleep myths, which are believed by many people to be true. Accompanied with ideas and tips on ensuring you get a peaceful nights sleep.1.Every Adult needs around 7 and 8 hours of sleep per night This is not entirely true although being advisable and the average, there have been cases of people sleeping for ten hours or as little as five. Find out the hours that suit you best and stick to that instead of chasing the average. 2.We should try to make up for all our lost sleep on subsequent nights This is not ideal as your sleep pattern will become disrupted and although you will wake up feeling refreshed Monday morning, you will slump Mid-afternoon. Instead stick to balanced routine and try not to sleep more than an extra two hours at the weekend.3.The older you are the less sleep you need. An adult needs the same amount of sleep throughout their life. However when you're older it may become more difficult to sleep, it becomes lighter and fragmented, it is also easier to be awaken. 4.Waking up during the night means you'll be tired all day. This slight pause in sleeping will cause you to be noticeably more sleeping during the day, it will also hinder your ability to make decisions and react quickly, as well as fighting off infections. A sleep debt will build up if your interrupted sleep is consistent, making you feel excessively tired.5.Naps are a waste of time. A full nights sleep cannot be replaced Taking a nap after 3pm can affect your sleep pattern for that night, making you less tired so it being more difficult to fall asleep. 6.A good workout in the evening will make you tired so you'll fall asleep faster. Exercise is better in the day or at least 4 hours before you sleep as it elevates temperature which will stay high hours effecting how quickly you fall asleep. Some people do find it does help as they feel more tired so it is easier to fall asleep, so find out what's best for you.7.It's good to hang out in your bedroom at night, before you go to sleep, because it will get you "ready" to fall asleep. Its all part of getting into a routine before going to sleep, this way your body recognises the routine with sleeping so will relax and cool itself down. This way you will fall asleep a lot quicker. 8.Eating before bedtime will cause nightmares There is no medical evidence to proved that certain foods cause nightmares. However eating shortly before bedtime will affect digestion and cause discomfort, therefore causing a difficult and interrupted sleep.9.Snoring is the same as Sleep Apnea Snoring and Sleep Apnea are often believed to be the same thing when in fact Sleep Apnea is a lot more serious as the sufferer will stop breathing several times a night. To help with the condition, use of a CPAP mask is advised to help keep airways open as you sleep. 10.Watching TV in my bedroom and working on my laptop in bed helps me wind down and fall asleep. Any type of activity which requires you to concentrate, is counter-productive when trying to sleep. It doesn't allow you to unwind and can keep your body alert. It is also advised that you keep your bedroom primarily for sleeping.Improving your sleep pattern will have a positive effect on your body, mind and general health. If you still struggle with sleeping, try not to panic and seek advice from your family doctor.