Sleep is an important stage for the body to recover, but many people, even though they sleep for 7 - 9 hours, still wake up tired, toss and turn or crave sugar in the morning.
According to nutritionist Nupur Patil (founder of Nupuur pat pat patilFitness), the underlying cause is not only stress but also due to feedback and cortisol levels being disrupted, causing the nervous system to function at the wrong time.
Patil said that when the body falls into fighting or running mode, even while sleeping, the body still reacts as if it is stressed, so sleep is constantly interrupted.
Sleeping people feel alert but exhausted, think endlessly and the body does not really get a rest.
Patil has listed 8 sleeping behaviors that reflect an imbalance of the nervous system:
- waking up with sweat is a sign of increased cortisol and adrenaline, causing the body to try to cool down on its own.
- Teeth grinding or jaw tightening shows the body releasing tension through the jaw area, often related to anxiety or digestive disorders.
- Repeat nightmares are a sign of over-stimulation of the brain, interrupted REM cycle.
- Sleeping in a "bikes' contract" reflects that the nervous system is still tense at rest.
- Speaking abruptly while sleeping is a sign that the mind continues to process unresolved emotions.
- Mongols appear when the stress response is at an alarming level, causing the body to move even though the brain is in a sleeping state.
- Repeated sleepwalks in the middle of the night are often caused by sudden increases in cortisol or intestinal imbalances.
- Meanwhile, prolonged difficulty sleeping is a clear sign of disrupted cortisol beat.
Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya, a psychiatrist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (Mumbai), agrees with Patil's point of view.
Mr. Ajinkya said that sleep habits reflect the level of neur regulation, shallow sleep, and multiple wakes, showing that the emotional nervous system is dominating.
On the contrary, deep, seamless sleep indicates the strong activation of the sub- sentences, which are a state that helps the body rest and regenerate.
To improve sleep quality, regulating the nervous system is an important step. According to Dr. Ajinkya, breathing, reducing the use of electronic devices before bed, maintaining a fixed sleeping hours and creating relaxation habits all help activate the body's resting and digestive response.
Physical therapy experts also suggest many simple methods, such as mechanical ventilation to activate the diaphragmatic nerve; exposure to cold water to re-establish the nervous system; grounding techniques to reduce sensory stiffness; or thunderstorms, singing to calm the body.
Maintaining regular sleep, a healthy diet and exercise are also key factors to support a stable nervous system.
(The article is for reference only, not a replacement for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have health questions).
