Saturday, April 21, 2012

The Benefit of Sleeping In Darkness for Health

Enough time sleeping is very important. Quality of sleep is also important. But sleep in the darkness also important. Normal adult sleep between 6-8 hours per day. It may be full night sleep or plus with nap sleep. And, if you do not adjust sleep duration according to the rhythm, it will inhibit hormones in your body.

For example melatonin hormone. The function will be disrupted if the sleep quaility at night is poor. This hormone is responsible coordinating body systems work well together. If this function is disrupted, the body more susceptible to disease.

Melatonin is produced by pineal gland that is only active when the sun sets or in dark condition. This is usually happen during sleep time. At that time, pineal   actively released melatonin into the blood.

After melatonin distributed throughout body, its works hard for you. It will coordinate chemistry balance, building immune system, regulate blood sugar, and so forth.

The darker your environment around you during night,  then the amount of melatonin become more optimal. That  why the body will in good condition in the morning. Complete darkness is very good for the production of melatonin. It will be better if you can sleep for 6-8 hours at night. You will be fresher and fitter on the next day.

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