Few would doubt that high quality sleep of sufficient duration is essential for good
health. As the amount of sleep that one needs varies from person to person, it is
difficult to say what the optimum amount is for each individual. It seems that most people
need between 6 and 8 hours, but a small number of individuals are apparently happy with
just a few hours per night.
If we are sleep deprived for an extended period of time, our physical and mental sense of
Few would doubt that high quality sleep of sufficient duration is essential for good
health. As the amount of sleep that one needs varies from person to person, it is
difficult to say what the optimum amount is for each individual. It seems that most people
need between 6 and 8 hours, but a small number of individuals are apparently happy with
just a few hours per night.
If we are sleep deprived for an extended period of time, our physical and mental sense of
wellbeing will tend to suffer. Sleep becomes even more important when one is trying to
deal with any serious illness such as melanoma.
Although there are many types of sleeping pills that a doctor can prescribe, I feel that
it is best to avoid these medications if possible.
Many people seem to have very active brains that are unable to relax, because there
"always seems to be something happening". If this is a problem, then things like very
gentle exercise and meditation can help.
Good nutrition is far more important than many people realise. Foods that contain high
levels of vitamin B and essential fatty acids seem to help when one is feeling stressed or
anxious.
Here is a site that has a lot of info on this topic:
http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_tips.htm
I look forward to reading your comments on all this.
Best wishes
Frank from Australia
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