Benefits of napping
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that in the summer, the heart muscle is strong, and metabolism is boosted. In particular, a good lunch sleep has a positive impact on the heart.
At noon, the heart becomes sensitive, so it is necessary to sleep about 20-30 minutes to quickly "charge" the heart's energy, reduce fatigue, and stabilize mood.
Napping is also an effective way to fuel the brain, helping to stimulate creativity and improve work efficiency. During sleep, the nerve cells of the cerebral cortex are protected and all parts of the body are also completely rested.
A study published in the journal Science in November 2024 showed that a short sleep of less than 30 minutes can improve cognitive performance and return the brain to the best state. People who regularly take a nap will limit overall brain atrophy and slow brain aging by 3 to 6.5 years.
After closing your eyes and falling asleep, the eyeball muscles are rested, effectively preventing loss of vision. When you sleep, your skin's blood vessels open completely and blood can reach your skin to provide nutrients, self-repair and regenerate cells.
How to take a healthy lunch in the summer
Chinese medicine recommends that the time to take a nap in the summer should be around 20 minutes, no more than 30 minutes. Even if you are not sleeping, lie down to relax, close your eyes for 10 minutes to rest your body.
Do not take a nap right after a meal to avoid feeling tired, affecting the digestive tract and blood circulation. Therefore, after lunch, rest on your chair or do light activities for 20-30 minutes and then go to bed.
A suitable time for napping is around 12-13am. Do not take a nap after 3pm to avoid affecting your sleep at night. arrange a fixed lunch break every day to help maintain a biological clock and be more alert.
Try not to sleep at a table or with stiff objects, and do not posture comfortably. This will cause damage to nerves, cervical spine and stomach over time.
Therefore, you should sleep on a bed, sofa, or buster to relax. In case there is no suitable means of transportation, prepare a U-shaped pillow behind your neck, leaning your back on a chair to improve blood circulation.
