Sleeping well creates happiness.

Today's busy life Each day we have to deal with many tasks. To the point that many people regularly sleep late or sleep little. Moreover, some people still think that sleep is not important. Therefore neglecting to create good hygiene in sleeping In fact, sleep is not just a temporary rest. But it also refers to the time when the body repairs worn-out parts. Including strengthening and growing the body. Therefore, it is best to sleep early and get a full night's sleep. During the time we sleep The body will secrete good hormones. Helps to be healthy Not easily sick far from disease It also helps you look more youthful.

Hormones and sleep

Melatonin (Melatonin) or the sleep hormoneIt's a hormone that helps us sleep. It is normally secreted between 11:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m., with melatonin levels in the body continually increasing. since the evening Highest during the night and decreases in the morning Because this hormone is stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light. Therefore, if we want to sleep well Therefore you should go to bed on time. Adjust the sleeping environment to be completely dark. There is no disturbing light.

Other hormones in the body

• Cortisol (Cortisol)

It is a hormone that helps the body feel refreshed and have fighting power, ready to deal with problems during the day. Lack of sleep makes the body weak and in a state of stress. The body will produce more cortisol than necessary. which has a negative effect on the body Because this type of hormone has the effect of breaking down glucose, fatty acids, and protein as well. Therefore causing the body to deteriorate quickly For this reason, people who are very stressed Therefore, he looks older than his age.

• DHEA (DHEA: Dehydroepiandrosterone) or anti-stress hormone

Helps increase strength to the body. Stimulates sexual feelings (Libido) and slows down the deterioration of the body. Importantly, it also helps counteract the effects of cortisol when the body is under stress. which if we don't get enough sleep The body will secrete less DHEA. leading to a state of addiction to stress and adrenal fatigue Important causes of sickness and acute infections

• Growth Hormones or hormones that slow down aging

It plays an important role in stimulating growth. strengthen muscles Helps digest sugar and fat Make various systems Inside the body works normally. The body secretes growth hormone during deep sleep between 11:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Therefore, we should go to bed from 10:00 p.m. or the latest 11:00 p.m. because if it's past midnight, The body will no longer produce growth hormone to repair it.

refer

• Tanupon Wirunhakarun. Sleep properly and have good health for life. 4th printing. Bangkok: Amarin Health. Amarin Printing and Publishing; 2018.