Insomnia: Unlocking the Secrets of Restful Slumber and Overcoming Insomnia (Master Your Ability to Overcome Anxiety, Relieve Stress, and Stop Negative Thinking) E-Book
James Clark
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- Herausgeber: Gupta Jyoti
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- Sprache: Englisch
- Practical and achievable ways to manage anxiety and insomnia – free yourself from sleep deprivation without spending a dime on expensive medications
- The architecture of sleep, demystified – find out how sleep works to benefit your mental and physical health
- The everyman’s guide to beating anxious thoughts and stress – take on the power of breath work and mindfulness to de-stress yourself before bed
- How to seize the sleep – discover a comprehensive sleep regimen to create the perfect environment for catching those Zs
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Insomnia
Unlocking the Secrets of Restful Slumber and Overcoming Insomnia
(Master Your Ability to Overcome Anxiety, Relieve Stress, and Stop Negative Thinking)
James Clark
2024 All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS
CHAPTER 2: DESCRIBING THE EFFECTS OF MEDICATIONS
CHAPTER 3: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MIND AND BODY
CHAPTER 4: ANCIENT TECHNIQUES FOR MODERN PROBLEMS
CHAPTER 5: FOODS THAT STRIP YOU OF SLEEP
CHAPTER 6: NEUROPLASTICITY
CHAPTER 7: THE PHASES OF SLEEP
CHAPTER 8: THE LUNAR CONNECTION
CHAPTER 9: THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN A THERAPY
CHAPTER 10: THE POWER OF ESSENTIAL OILS
CHAPTER 11: BREAKING THE CYCLE
CHAPTER 12: THE PERFECT BEDROOM
CHAPTER 13: TECHNOLOGY AND SLEEP
CHAPTER 14: MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION
CHAPTER 15: THE PURPOSE OF EXERCISE
CHAPTER 16: THE CONCEALED IMPACT OF THE WEATHER
CHAPTER 17: EMOTIONS AND SLEEP
CHAPTER 18: PLANTS AND HERBS
YOUR FREE GIFT
Chapter 1: Circadian rhythms
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You've heard of the term "biological clock," right? What would you say if I said that, literally inside you, there's an ancient beat that determines the way you feel awake or asleep? What if this rhythm is the orchestrator of bodily functions that occur every day? Fascinating, isn't it? And that, dear reader is only the top of the iceberg.a
But why is it crucial to understand and comprehend the circadian rhythms of our bodies? This is a great explanation: Imagine that each day you're striving to swim against the currents of the river. Every night, you struggle to sleep and you're exhausted during the day, and do not feel in sync with your levels of energy. Imagine that instead of struggling you can recognize the direction of this current and allow yourself to follow it and feel in tune with your body as well as natural cycles. This is how knowing about circadian rhythms can help you.
On an even more technical level the circadian rhythm an unnatural cycle of around 24 hours that is present in all living creatures from animals to plants. It is a type of "internal clock" that regulates the body's processes and sleep. The internal clock, though it can be affected by external influences like temperature, light, and diet, has an internal cycle that is steady.
If you've noticed that you're sometimes "out of sync" with your internal clock, then you are not alone. According to Matthew Walker in "Why We Sleep" (2017), our contemporary society with its artificial lighting and bright screens has dramatically changed the rhythms of our circadian cycle. Are you aware of feeling exhausted at night and then experiencing an "second wind" of energy? Have wondered why you feel a decrease in your energy levels after eating?
All of this is explained with the help of circadian rhythms. Although it may appear to be a complicated topic but ultimately, it's about knowing how our bodies work to adapt and improve our lives.
But before we dive deeper into this sea of circadian wisdom, you might be thinking, "How did all this come about?" Let's go back to 1971 in which Jurgen Aschoff and Rutger Wever conducted an experiment that changed our understanding of the circadian rhythms. Without getting ahead of their findings, their findings showed that without external signals, like temperatures or daylight our bodies follow the same 24-hour cycle.
Do you want to know the way these two researchers discovered the reason to this natural rhythm, and also how you could alter your lifestyle to the biological rhythm of your body? Be prepared for what's coming, because what's next is even more intriguing. In the end, knowledge is not just power, but it's also the first step to sleep at ease and waking up feeling refreshed. Are you willing to continue to navigate the waters of circadian rhythms? Here we begin.
Jurgen Aschoff and Rutger Wever, in pursuit of their research ambitions, carried out experiments in underground bunkers, without time-based clues like sound or light. It sounds like the setting for an SF film does it not? But it was not. The people who were in these bunkers were not knowing whether it was night or night. This is where things started to get extremely interesting.
Even without external cues, humans were able to follow a cycle of sleep and wake that approximated, but not precisely, the entire 24 hours. Do you see it? In a place where the time seemed to be in a trance but the body was still feeling the need to continue this path. It's like there was an invisible silent clock at heart of our existence, leading us, even if we don't have any external clues.
You might have had this experience in a lesser degree in the event of power outages or when you've been trapped in a dark space for long periods of time. The time seems to shift however, inside there is a part of you that remains aware of the time of morning and night. It's that instinctual force that determines when it's time for us to get up or fall asleep or even when to take a meal. Yes all of your eating habits are controlled by this cycle.
At this point, you might be thinking it's just a fun curiosity. However that it's much more than that. In "Chronotherapy: Resetting Your Inner Clock to Boost Mood, Alertness, and Quality Sleep" by Michael Terman and Ian McMahan (2012) it explains the ways that desynchronizing our internal clocks can cause anything from mood disorders to insomnia. In essence, if you don't keep track of the circadian rhythm, your health may be affected.
Have you ever experienced jetlag? The disorienting and confusing feeling following an extended flight. It is the circadian rhythm trying to rebalance itself in response to the shift in time zones. It is evident that the solution to jet lag is discovered in the scientific study of circadian rhythms.
If you've been awestruck by this take a look at this the fact that the circadian clock does not only affect your mood when you're asleep or awake. It controls hormone release as well as digestion, and your body's ability for healing itself. The book "The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight" by Satchin Panda (2018) examines how the way you live your life is aligned with your circadian rhythm can significantly improve your health.
But what happens if your internal clock is not in the sync? This could be the beginning of an downward spiral of health and wellbeing issues. The positive side is that there is a way to reset and synchronize your time. That's exactly what we'll be discussing in the next chapter.
While you're at it, stop and reflect: Have you observed that at specific times of the day, you feel more alert whereas at other times, you are exhausted? This, dear reader, is the ability of the circadian cycle at work. Are you ready to uncover more secrets and learn how you can utilize this knowledge to live a more fulfilling life? Because the next chapter will be even more shocking.
What is the reason behind the irregularity of these rhythms? The answer could be more simple than you believe. Imagine for an instant that you are traveling on a journey. While traveling you decide to visit an area coffee shop to enjoy coffee. It's late and, even though you are aware that you should stay away from caffeine but you decide to have a cup. In the evening you realize that you are unable to sleep. Coincidence? Not really.
Caffeine is only one of the many things that can alter the rhythm of your circadian clock. This is right, something as simple as the cup of coffee you drink can alter the way your body sees time. Have you read the book "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams" by Matthew Walker (2017)? Walker discusses how substances such as alcohol and caffeine can have a profound effects on the internal clock.
Here's an example to illustrate this: Sarah, a 28-year-old executive, was a fan of drinking an alcoholic glass every evening before sleep. She believed that this helped her to relax and get to sleep. Although she was able to sleep quickly, she would wake up during the night and was difficult to go back to sleep. Incredulous by this and determined to stop drinking alcohol from her evening routine. After a few weeks she noticed a difference that she didn't wake up in the late night, and she felt more refreshed at the beginning of each day.
Sarah was caught in the trap of thinking that alcohol can induce sleep. Although it can cause you to feel sleepy but it actually disrupts the normal rhythm of sleep particularly in the more deep phases. It's one of the paradoxes of our lives: what that we believe will help us could actually cause more harm.
However, let us return to our primary issue circadian rhythms. Did you realize that blue light from electronic devices may also be a source of disruption? Yes, that's the same light is emitted by your tablet, phone or computer. In a fascinating study conducted by Charles Czeisler, published in "Journal of Applied Physiology" (1995) it was discovered that exposure to blue lights at night could hinder the body's production Melatonin, a hormone that is crucial in regulating sleep.
Let me ask you how many times you checked your smartphone before your bedtime? Perhaps you've been up late watching your favorite show using your tablet? These seemingly innocent activities could be disrupting your sleep, without being aware of it.
However, this does not mean that you should put every electronic device away (although it could seem appealing!). It's more about becoming more conscious and making small changes to better align your routine to your circadian rhythm.
There is something enthralling about discovering how seemingly small actions, seemingly minor choices could have such an enormous effect on our well-being and health. It's a testament to intricate structure of our body and the fact that, even in our modern times we are still affected by the ancient rhythms. But wait, there's more to learn about in this quest to understand and enhancing the inner clock of our body.
As we progress in understanding circadian rhythms it is crucial to realize that no clocks are alike. As each individual has their own unique fingerprints, every person has a unique circadian clock. In "Chronobiology: Biological Timing in Health and Disease" (2014), Elizabeth Maywood explains that these clocks may differ not only in duration, but also in their sensitivity to disturbances.
Consider this: Have had the pleasure of meeting someone who appears full of energy at the beginning of the day but you're unable to open your eyes? Maybe you're one of people who are more vibrant and energized in the evening. These aren't just random whims or routines. They are a reflection of the intrinsic fluctuations in our internal clocks.
Indeed, this variation in the circadian rhythms of people has led scientists to classify the population into "larks" and "owls," in accordance with their natural tendency to get up early or sleep late and stay up late, respectively. While larks are the most alert and active in the early morning hours However, owls are most active in the evening hours.
Are you wondering which category you fall into? You may already be aware. Beyond labels, the most important thing is to acknowledge and recognize our internal rhythms. This manner, we are able to alter our routines and schedules to be in tune with our own internal clock instead of constantly fighting against it.
