THE HEALING MYSTERIES OF SLEEP
Sleep is essential for the regeneration of the body, both physically and mentally. Among the healing effects of sleep are: tissue repair, immune and endocrine regulation, nervous system balancing. Also, during sleep, immune cells more effectively destroy pathogenic microorganisms and cancer cells. Even children’s development processes accelerate when they sleep, when their bodies release growth hormones. In this article, we will find out what the phases of sleep are, what physiological effects they have in the body, as well as how these phases can be supported with the help of medicinal plants.
THE 4 PHASES OF SLEEP
This complex process begins with a first phase of induction or otherwise called “transition”, from wakefulness to sleep. In the second phase, also called “light sleep”, the body relaxes, the heart rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate decrease. The third phase is called “REM”, short for rapid eye movement , and is the stage of dream sleep. Finally, the fourth and deepest phase is “deep dreamless sleep”, in which awakening is done with great difficulty, the pulse and tension are minimal, and certain regenerative processes are at their maximum.
SLEEP AND BLOOD PRESSURE
Scientific studies have shown that quality sleep plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure. It also helps to prevent and cure or at least improve high blood pressure. According to a study published in the journal ” International Hypertension ” (2015), insufficient or low-quality sleep leads to increased blood pressure, setting the stage for serious cardiovascular complications. During deep, restful sleep, the body has the opportunity to regulate the systems that control blood pressure, such as the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system. A healthy night’s sleep helps to maintain cardiovascular balance, relieving high blood pressure.
For the induction of deep and quality sleep, VALERIAN EXTRACT is recommended, which – attention – acts over time. According to studies, from the fourth-sixth week of the cure, with daily administration, the sleep-improving effects become evident, with valerian. For hypertensives, VALERIAN with MAGNESIUM, but also PASSIFLORA with MAGNESIUM have excellent effects.
SLEEP AND THE RECOVERY OF DESTROYED TISSUES
A study published in the scientific journal ” Life Sciences ” (2018) explains these beneficial effects of sleep on damaged tissues: During deep sleep, the regenerative capacity of adult stem cells in our body increases. Also during this period, the body releases growth hormones, which play a crucial role in the tissue repair process. Sufficient sleep stimulates protein synthesis, cell growth and repair of muscle and bone tissue. In addition, sleep supports healing processes by reducing inflammation.
When there are sleep problems after accidents, surgery or chemotherapy, natural stem cell stimulators can be of crucial help. The product combination DVR STEM HELPER and DVR STEM ULTRA , for example, contain spirulina, royal jelly and extract standardized in phycocyanin. All these active compounds support not only restorative processes in sleep, but also sleep. 3-month courses with these natural products help to regenerate and balance the cerebral cortex. However, this part of the brain is crucial for the release of “sleep hormones” (serotonin, dopamine, melatonin), in the correct sequence and dose.
SLEEP, STRESS AND EMOTIONAL BALANCE
Adequate sleep helps maintain emotional balance and manage stress. Conversely, lack of sleep can lead to irritability and anxiety. The REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase is very important for emotional balance. In this phase, we dream and the brain is very active, although the sleep is deep. Right now, the brain is working on our psychic regeneration, digesting emotions and managing stress. The lack of this phase, as well as those of light and deep sleep, leads to emotional health problems and a general state of fatigue.
SLEEP AND MEMORY
While we are asleep, the brain goes through a number of physiological processes that contribute to this beneficial connection. Lack of REM sleep negatively affects learning and memory. In contrast, quality sleep has a positive impact on cognitive functions such as memory, concentration, decision making and problem solving. When we face a serious lack of sleep and memory or reasoning disorders, help can come from the extract of the snow mushroom ( Tremella vulgaris ) . To facilitate the maintenance of sleep and the normal sequence of its phases, very good effects are obtained with incense ( INCENSE EXTRACT ). It also helps to reduce restless sleep and nightmares, which lead to awakening and interruption of REM sleep.
SLEEP AND IMMUNITY
During sleep, the body goes through a complex process of renewal and repair, which directly supports the functioning of the immune system. In the magazine ” SLEEP “, edited by the prestigious Oxford Academic , the beneficial effect, but also the necessity of sleep for the immune system, is demonstrated. The researchers tracked and monitored the sleep quality and duration of 164 volunteers. Then, they intentionally exposed them to a rhinovirus, a microorganism that causes the common cold. The measurements showed that: people who slept more, in the days before exposure, were much less likely to become infected with the respective virus. But, those who slept, on average, less than 5 hours a night, were the most likely to catch a cold. In fact, the difference is dramatic: a person who slept less than 5 hours is twice as “likely” to get sick as someone who slept an average of 7 hours or more!
In conclusion, adequate and quality sleep is essential for strengthening the immune system. Ensuring a sufficient number of hours of restful sleep can significantly contribute to maintaining health and the body’s resistance to infections, but – beware! – and in tumor diseases.
And if sleep is slow to come, a solution is the different types of ginseng: Siberian, Indian, American or Korean. What do they do? It helps the body to adapt to stress and thus facilitates the process of falling asleep and the continuity of sleep. We find the extracts from these ginsengs in the REZISTRES ADAPTOGEN product, which is also an outstanding immune tonic.