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2/26/2013

 
U.K. researchers have found that sleep deprivation dramatically alters the body. So, not only do those people who don't get a good night's sleep walk around like zombies half the time, but their body is changing too.

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Heart disease, diabetes, obesity and poor brain function have all been linked to substandard sleep. Tests compared the blood of 26 people after they had had plenty of sleep, up to 10 hours each night for a week, with the results with samples after a week of fewer than six hours a night. More than 700 protein-building genes were altered by the shift—they produced less.

A run of poor sleep can affect the internal workings of the immune system and how the body responds to damage and stress.

Tests are good—no doubt about that. However, at the moment there is no cure. Scientists are working towards finding a drug that could eliminate the effects of sleep deprivation. Sleep accentuates regeneration of the immune, nervous, skeletal and muscular systems in the body.


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I have always been a good sleeper, as were my children. Maybe they inherit sleep patterns from their mothers. Scientists say that babies can decipher speech as early as three months before birth. I'm sure they pick up stress or calm from their mother too.

On the other hand, my husband doesn't sleep well. He tosses and turns to get comfortable, has violent dreams where he kicks and shouts and invariably catches up on missed zzzzs in the morning.

This works well for me, allowing me free time to write my blog and carry on writing my books. I wake bright and fresh with a positive outlook and cheerful disposition. I follow a routine to carry me through a productive morning. When I greet Mr. Grumpy-head with a kiss and a reassuring rub on the shoulder, he begins to brighten. I learned this one morning last week when he asked me what was the matter. That took me aback. When asked what he meant, he said, "You're always so cheerful in the morning."

So, unable to help my own husband, I have no help to offer all the bad sleepers. I can only add that my conscience is clear, my outlook positive and my trust in goodness, God, and a higher power, intact.


Sophie Bowns link
2/25/2013 06:05:30 pm

I always struggle getting to sleep at night, it's probably because I'm a worrier. I often wake up during the early hours of the morning, luckily I'm able to drift off again.

Francene Stanley link
2/25/2013 09:48:18 pm

Yes. I think worry does a lot to prevent sleep.

Cher link
2/25/2013 07:42:17 pm

Brilliant Francene - sharing :)

Francene Stanley link
2/25/2013 09:49:28 pm

I'm glad you saw my radiant wisdom. Hehe. Well, I gleaned the information from the BBC News.

Suerae Stein link
2/26/2013 02:40:01 am

I have found the nutritional supplement, Melatonin, to help when I have trouble sleeping. I used it during a particularly stressful time. It's natural and my doctor said that because of our use of electricity and tv and computers right before bedtime, our bodies own melatonin has trouble kicking in. It is produced when the lights are dim or completely dark. So maybe your husband can try to limit tv/computer several hours before bed and keep the lights dim, or try the melatonin supplement.

Francene Stanley link
3/2/2013 06:17:35 pm

Good advice, Suerae. No way would he take it though. ;-)

Amy link
2/26/2013 07:04:43 am

Francene,
Funny that they are working for a drug to lessen the effects of sleep-deprivation: how about a drug to just help people slow down a little and get more sleep! I'm just kidding, of course, but it does seem that the emphasis might be on the wrong thing. Very interesting post!

Francene Stanley link
3/2/2013 06:18:40 pm

I guess, the less drugs we take, the better for our body, which could then sleep.


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