Seven common myths of sleep- do you drink to sleep?

Sleep is essential for a well balanced healthy body but often we make several assumptions about sleep which does not have any scientific basis. These are the seven myths about sleep due to which we often compromise with your health.

Myth no. 1 - Daily eight hours sleep is essential for healthy life.

Fact - psychiatrist Dr Samir Parikh believes that it is not necessary to sleep only eight hours a day for healthy life. Everybody's requirements vary according to their body. Usually every healthy person can take 6 to 9 hours of sleep according to the needs of their body.

Myth no. 2 - The more you sleep the more relaxed.

Fact - It is wrong to think that people who sleep more are more relaxed.

Myth no. 3 - there is no harm to meet a week’s fatigue and sleep at the weekend.

Fact - if you sleep less during the week and sleep a lot at the weekends then it is an alarm for your health. Sameer Parekh says in today’s lifestyle our attitude is affecting the body clock, which is certainly not good for health.

Myth no. 4 - drinking coffee in the afternoon has nothing to do with the night's sleep.

Fact - Thinking that, if you take large amounts of coffee during the day you may have had its effect on your sleep at night.

Myth no. 5 - Snoring is a sign of good sleep.

Fact - Snoring is not because you are in deep sleep rather a person snores because of the vibration of the soft tissue in the nasal cavity or brain is not receiving enough oxygen.

Myth no. 6 - Intake of alcohol promotes sleep.

Fact - Giving the excuse if you occasionally take more drinks so be aware that alcohol is having a negative effect on sleep. It has also been reported in several studies that insomnia is due to alcohol intake.

Myth no. 7 - A small nap in afternoon disturb night's sleep.

Fact-A small nap in afternoon does not disturb night's sleep but it removes your tiredness, and you feel refreshed.

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