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Facts you should know about
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Sleeping Facts - The nervous system cannot function indefinitely without sleep. Temperature - On an average, body temperature will be lowest in the early morning hours, approximately 0.5 degrees fahrenheit. Respiration - Periodic changes in rate, depth and form of breathing will occur with falling asleep. The character and rate of breathing is slower and more shallow. Circulation - The heart rate is reduced. Studies show rate changes of 10 to 30 beats per minute is not unusual. Blood pressure is reduced as well. Digestion - Our evening meal continues to be digested while we sleep. This explains why ulcer patients still suffer while sleeping. A good night's sleep is essential to good health. Our body functions and chemical changes are generally predictable and profound. Sleeping is a shutting down of the nervous system reflected in the relaxation of voluntary muscles. Biologically, sleep is absolutely essential to normal health. Experimental animals deprived of sleep will die within a few days regardless of how well they are fed, watered or housed. You owe it to yourself to do as much as possible to secure a good night's sleep. Controlling or Enforcing Sleep Chemicals that produce sleep are classified into several categories: How Many Hours Do I Need? The general statistical range of normal sleep is from six to eight hours. This will vary in some individuals. Women generally sleep longer than men. Sleep Disturbances Approximately 30% of a normal population sample will have some form of sleep disturbances; trouble falling asleep, waking up during the night or early awakening. The Insomniacs Temporary insomnia is usually characterised by a high level of anxiety and physiological arousal. This is usually a carry-over from a busy day, acute problems, frustrations, anger, hostility or the working of a "chattering mind". This form of insomnia is usually temporary. As the psychological problem is solved, the sleep pattern will change. However, there are individuals who have abnormal sleep patterns that will take years to improve. The heated waterbed should be considered one of many factors that can minimize the problem. It certainly can help in a total relaxation program. Medical studies have shown that heated waterbeds have played an important role both in accelerating and facilitating better sleep patterns. Many patients showed improvements in ease of falling asleep, stabilizing the sleep onset, increasing the total sleep time and reduced night awakenings. Why Waterbeds? The medical community has found that heated waterbeds can have a profound affect on inducing a good night's sleep. The soothing warmth and even support of tired muscles is definitely therapeutic. As you now know, the body temperature is reduced at sleep. Using a standard mattress without heat can further reduce the body temperature. Heating blankets are insufficient. Unlike heated waterbeds they provide heat on top of the body. Many hospitals in nursing homes are using heated waterbeds for disabled and chronically ill patients. Patients who are confined to bed because of surgery, burns, stroke, even premature babies all drive benefits from using heated beds. Testimonials Dr. M.V. Kline - Some Clinical Sleep Parameters with the
Innerspace Flotation Bed. Dr. J. Silver - Santa Monica, California Dr. D. D. Stierwalt - Davenport, Iowa Steven R. Garfin, M.D - Arch Phys. Med rehabilitation Sept.
1980, University Medical Centre, San Diego, CA
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