Due to Lack of Sleep 10 ugliness

If you sleep less than seven hours, we can be sure it's not enough time. Instead, do not underestimate if you sleep too often lacking. Heart disease and type 2 diabetes is often referred to as a result of your lack of sleep, but there are other negative consequences due to lack of sleep.

As quoted from Womansday, Friday (02/08/2013) 10 negative effects of sleep following the unexpected and often taken lightly by most people:

1. Weight gain

"Lack of sleep slows metabolism and increases appetite. It also makes you want foods that are high in fat and high in carbohydrates," says Michael Breus, PhD, a psychologist and sleep disorder specialist in Scottsdale, Arizona.

2. Moody

When you are tired, it may change your emotions such as to be easily whiny and cry. According to Lisa Shives, MD, an expert in internal medicine and sleep medicine in Evanston, Illinois, research shows at least 50 percent of depressed people have had insomnia problems. "Neurotransmitter that plays a role in the sleep-wake cycle associated with mood hormones such as serotonin. If you should encounter psychologists often moody and melancholy consult if you are experiencing due to lack of sleep or vice versa," said Shives.

3. Eye swelling and eye puffiness

"When you do not sleep, your body loses moisture so that the skin becomes dehydrated. This can cause circles under your eyes," said Joel Schlessinger, MD, dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Schlessinger advised to drink chamomile tea an hour before bed. This tea contains no caffeine and can be relaxing and moisturizing the skin. Or it could also apply a facial moisturizer or eye cream so that the skin does not dry.

4. Disrupt the wedding

People who are tired tend to be less interested in sex. "Scientists know that people who sleep less are usually more stress and high stress levels which cause low libido," says Dr. Shives. In addition, lack of sleep can lead to mood swings might suddenly cry or yell your partner and it makes your relationship is not good. Instead, plan a date with your spouse once a week or a month. Also avoid watching TV an hour before bed so that you sleep better quality.

5. Endurance down

"The scientists recommend that people who sleep less to get vaccinated because the people who do not sleep for seven or eight hours a night, will produce fewer antibodies," said Dr. Shives. If you have not gotten a good night's sleep, Dr. Shives suggest stay away from people who are being exposed to the flu and eat nutritious food. In addition, try to dim the room lights an hour before bed so you can sleep more easily.

6. Low body temperature

When lack of sleep maybe you will feel chills. Therefore, when you sleep, the National Sleep Foundation recommends keep the bedroom temperature of around 23 degrees Celsius due to a hot environment can cause sleep disturbances. "Your body temperature drops at the lowest point in the middle of the night when you sleep. So, when your sleep time is reduced, the temperature of your body may be trying to lower it," said Dr. Shives.

7. Driving problem

According to a study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in April 2013, one of the five fatigue causing car accidents. This is due to sleepiness while driving can slow reaction time. Even one Australian study showed that after driving all night, just the same you driving drunk.

8. High stress levels

According to the study in February 2013 from the University of Surrey, Guildford, England, about six hours of sleep per night can interfere with regulatory hormones stress. As a result, you may feel more anxious. Make it easier to sleep, trying to do meditation with breath in a sitting position and eyes closed. Then do stretching with yoga moves such as relaxing or put your feet on the wall.

9. Lack of concentration

Do you find it hard to think and concentrate on the next morning after the night you sleep deprived? "That's because lack of sleep can affect your ability to learn and remember new information," said Janet Kennedy, PhD, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City.

Cup of caffeinated coffee may help you to stay alert. But there are two more tips that you can do is go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning, even on weekends. Second, go to sleep a few minutes during the day to replace a little less sleep.

10. More difficult exercise

You may still be able to lift heavy weights and running quickly despite previous lack of sleep. But because you are not too concentrated, sports may feel heavier than usual. According to Dr. Breus, the sleep will definitely hamper your workout activities. He suggested that after eating wait two to three hours and then go to sleep.