How much sleep do we need?

In order for our brains and bodies to function normally the next day, we all need a few hours of sleep a day. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults (18-64 years old) sleep between 7 and 9 hours a day, and older adults (65 years old and older) between 7 and 8 hours a day. Unfortunately, not everyone gets enough sleep. Some people get little sleep because of their lifestyle – they work late at night, spend a lot of time in front of the computer or TV, and go to bed late. Others get little or poor quality sleep because they suffer from insomnia.

Complications of insomnia

Sleep deprivation causes a number of complications, both physical and mental. It is linked to diabetes, as well as glucose intolerance. Patients can also experience high blood pressure, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and obesity.

Regular sleep is essential for brain function. During sleep, the brain processes and consolidates new information, so sleep is essential for better learning and memory retention. Lack of sleep can reduce reaction time, attention, and decision-making ability, even increasing the risk of accidents.

Insomnia causes significant damage to the immune system, reducing the body's ability to fight infections and increasing the risk of developing various diseases.

Lack of sleep can have a negative impact on mood and mental health. Lack of sleep can make a person feel irritable, upset, and over time, can lead to symptoms of anxiety or even depression.

Finally, sleep is very important for physical health. It helps restore body tissues, regulates metabolism, and therefore a person who gets quality sleep feels more beautiful, happier, and healthier.

A new way to overcome insomnia

Although there are many pharmacological treatments for insomnia, patients prefer to choose alternative options to avoid the side effects of medications and the risk of addiction. Very often, popular insomnia medications cause daytime sleepiness, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, and headaches.

Therefore, doctors are increasingly looking for new non-standard treatment methods and are starting to offer patients non-invasive therapy with the Alfa-Stim device. This medical device, developed by neurologists in the United States, was initially intended to reduce stress and depression, but over time it was noticed and proven to be effective in treating insomnia.

Alpha-Stim uses cranial (skull) electrical stimulation therapy, which sends gentle microcurrents into the patient's brain to stimulate alpha brain waves. These brain waves help to achieve a calmer overall state of mind. The patient calms down, relaxes naturally, and falls asleep more easily, and once asleep, sleeps longer and better.

Additional benefits

Studies have shown that Alpha-Stim is effective in treating not only insomnia, but also anxiety, depression, and pain. Insomnia is associated with all of these conditions and is often the cause or consequence of these problems. Patients with psychiatric disorders or chronic pain are at higher risk of experiencing sleep problems that lead to insomnia. On the other hand, it is believed that patients with sleep problems such as insomnia are also at higher risk of developing depression or anxiety symptoms.

 

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