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Stage 3: Leads to long-term
illnesses, diseases and
cancer
Your body may recover from
not sleeping quickly, but if
continued over a period of
time, the negative long-term
consequences on health
would have already set in.
For instance, the immune
system would be the worst
hit and unable to defend
the body effectively. Poor
and restricted sleep would
lead to the development
of specific illnesses and
diseases. These notably relate
to cardiovascular diseases,
diabetes, hypertension and
even certain types
of cancers.
REMEDIES FOR SLEEP
DISORDERS
Rampant sleep deprivation
is remedial and can be
curbed if conscious action
in following a sleep regime
is taken. Some measures
to alleviate the discomfort
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associated with sleep
disorders are:
Follow a routine: Set
the clock as per your
bedtime and stick to it. Keep
distractions such as phones,
gadgets and late night TV
shows away. Work towards
getting good, on-time sleep
and take it just as seriously
as any other habit.
Exercise: As we already
know, physical activity of any
kind is good for your body
and sleep health. Try to do
cardio exercises at least four
times a week or on alternate
days. Cardio exercises
include jogging, swimming,
cycling or simple walk ing.
Ask a sleep expert: If
you still think you are facing
issues while sleeping and are
worried you may be prone
to heart problems, consult a
sleep doctor. Together, you
may be able to figure out
what exactly is keeping you
awake at night.
DR PREETI DEVNANI
Sleep Therapist
Sleep@10, A Godrej Interio
Initiative