In long-term uninterrupted work, taking a nap is the most convenient and effective way to relax. But taking a nap is not as simple as just sleeping just by falling back. Once you sleep wrong, it will be harmful to the body~
11. The benefits of taking a nap
1. Enhance memory
0 Whether sleeping at night or during the day, it can accelerate the recovery of brain cells, allow your brain to have sufficient rest, and enhance your memory.
2. "Healing" eyes
After closing your eyes and sleeping, the tired eyes can get enough rest, which can prevent the deterioration of vision. If you cannot take a nap frequently, you can relax by closing your eyes and resting.
3. Enhance immunity
Sleep is very important for the body's immunity. Taking a nap for a period of time can promote the metabolism of lymphocytes in the human body and improve immunity.
4. Accelerate cell regeneration.
Nap can promote cell metabolism and self-repair, so that blood can fully enter the skin and supplement nutrients. After the nap, the body will become energetic.
5. Antioxidant, delay aging,
Nap can also repair the body's oxidative damage. People who lack sleep at night can supplement their sleep through naps, which is very helpful for repairing and delaying skin aging.
2. Notes on napping
1. How long does it take to sleep properly
0 If the nap time exceeds an hour, it is easy to fall asleep and will produce a drowsy feeling. The best sleep time is 20 minutes, which is better at around 13 pm. It can help you quickly replenish your physical strength, improve your reaction ability, and allow you to quickly devote yourself to your work.
2. Preparations before going to bed
Going to bed immediately after a meal will put a lot of pressure on the digestive system and may easily cause various stomach diseases; it may also cause insufficient blood supply to the brain, resulting in weak limbs, dizziness and swelling after waking up.
You can move around after a meal, or stand and wait for a while before moving. It is best to start taking a nap about 20 minutes after the meal.
3. Recommended sleeping posture
You can use a supine position to take a nap. If you sleep lying down, it will cause great harm to the body, such as compressing the optic nerve, spine, and affecting normal breathing.
It is recommended to lie flat on the bed or sleep on a recliner; those working in the office can place the pillow behind their heads and do a semi-lying position to relieve compression of the lungs and face.
4. Nap location
When sleeping, the pores in the human body will open and the resistance will also decrease. Therefore, do not sleep under the air conditioner air outlet; if you are not in good health, you can cover a thin blanket on your stomach to prevent colds.
5. What to do after sleeping
Stand up immediately after taking a nap may lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain and symptoms such as dizziness. After waking up, it is recommended to sit up straight for 30 seconds before standing up.
3. Not suitable for people who take a nap for too long
Although nap has many benefits, it is not suitable for everyone. The following three types of people should pay great attention to the length of time when taking a nap, and it is not suitable for too long.
1. People with overweight
Obese people usually eat more, and when they sleep, the body's digestion speed will slow down and food will accumulate. If you take a nap for too long, it may aggravate or cause obesity.
2. People with poor blood circulation
People with high blood viscosity, cerebrovascular diseases, and high blood sugar are not suitable for falling asleep immediately after meals, and do not take a long nap, otherwise it will aggravate the condition and may even lead to stroke .
3, Sleep disorder patients
People with poor sleep at night will find it difficult to fall asleep at night if they take too long nap, and taking a nap will cause great damage to their bodies.
