- Not sleeping enough can
compromise our immune system.
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We
eat well and exercise in order to keep our immune system up.
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But
if we are not sleeping, we undo all the good work.
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The
immune system works best when we are sleeping.
- It can cause malfunctioning of
natural killer cells.
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These
cells are produced in the bone marrow and are found in the blood and lymph.
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They
are part of the body’s defence system.
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They
do not work properly in the persons who are sleep-deprived.
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This
leaves our bodies undefended and susceptible to infection.
3. Heart failures.
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There
is a higher rate of heart failure among people with sleep disorders and
disturbances.
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There
is an increased evidence of C-reactive protein, an indicator of heart disease
risk, in people suffering from sleep loss.
4. It
causes problem of regulation of hormones.
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Chronic
sleep loss can reduce the body’s ability to regulate hormones and process
carbohydrates.
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Sleep
disturbances increase the likelihood of pre-diabetic state of glucose
intolerance and insulin resistance.
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Sleep
is also important for ensuring a balanced brain activity.
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During
sleep, brain neurotransmitters are replenished.
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When
we do not sleep well, our brain chemicals become depleted which leads to
emotional disturbances like-
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Depression
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Anxiety
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General
feelings of sadness
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Anger
and Irritation