The Neurological Importance of Natural Deep Sleep

As mental health and neurological problems are continuing to rise, poor sleep is likely a major contributing lifestyle factor. Very few people get rejuvenating sleep anymore, with most relying on caffeinated drinks during the day and many dependent on sleeping pills at night. The hazardous effects of sleeping drugs are quite well-established in the scientific literature, and the harmful effects cannot be understated, including increased risk of cancer, chronic kidney disease, dementia, and even death.

A large study published this year of over 480,000 adults, found “that the use of sleeping pills is associated with an increased risk of mortality and shortened life expectancy, especially in extreme sleepers. Regular users should be aware of potential harms from sleeping pills.”

One of the bonus effects of neurologically-based chiropractic care that I’ve heard from hundreds of new clients is improved sleep quality. We’ve also recently added a modality called BrainTap, which has been shown to help many to achieve a deeper level of sleep. Deeper sleep is essential for the health of the brain, as this improves the detoxification mechanism that only occurs during the deepest sleep.

While most BrainTap sessions can improve your sleep quality, the following sessions have been carefully designed specifically for this purpose. We’ve had some very encouraging positive feedback from several of our clients already.

• Planning a Restful Nights Sleep

• Sleep Deep and Awaken Recharged

• Making Peace with Your Body for Deep Sleep

• Sleep Deep and Let Go of Unwanted Fears Forever

• Going with the Flow Day & Night

Sleep quality is an absolutely essential ingredient to live a productive and healthy life and must be prioritized. Once you are able to sleep better, most people also look forward to sleeping and enjoy life more during the day — just as it’s meant to be.

by Dr SJ NANA, DrNana.co.za

References:

• This Is Your Brain on Not Enough Sleep (Infographic)

• Sleep and Its Detoxing Effect on The Brain and Body

• Are We “Brain Washed” during Sleep?

• The Risks of Taking Sleeping Pills

• Pros and cons of sleeping pills

• Association of sleep duration and sleeping pill use with mortality and life expectancy: A cohort study of 484,916 adults

• Taking Sleeping Pills and the Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Nationwide Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study

• Hypnotics' association with mortality or cancer: a matched cohort study

• Using medication: What can help when trying to stop taking sleeping pills and sedatives?

• Sleeping Pills May Increase Dementia Risk: Study

• Insufficient sleep during adolescence and risk of multiple sclerosis: results from a Swedish case-control study

• The Association Between Sleeping Pill Use and Metabolic Syndrome in an Apparently Healthy Population in Japan: JMS-II Cohort Study

• Video: Sleep is your superpower | Matt Walker (19 min, 18 sec)

• Video: Scientists Discovered How Sleep Cleans Toxins From Your Brain (4 min, 52 sec)

• Guided Sleep Meditations + 5 Ways Your Brain is Influenced by Sleep

• Top 5 Tips To Help You Sleep Better At Night

• Discover the Natural Benefits of BrainTap

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