The benefits of taking a nap at noon

In fact, taking a nap at noon has many benefits for people's health. The most important thing is to eliminate people's sleepiness. Especially for those who work hard, taking a nap will make them more energetic in the afternoon. In addition, it can also prevent themselves from coronary heart disease in the future and make their physical fitness better.

Eliminate fatigue

Many people have the problem of feeling tired after lunch. British scholars conducted research on this phenomenon and found that taking a 10-minute nap in the afternoon every day can eliminate sleepiness, which is much more effective than sleeping two more hours at night. In Germany, more and more office workers have developed the habit of taking a lunch break in the office.

Preventing coronary heart disease

Taking a nap can not only improve work efficiency but also prevent coronary heart disease. According to medical research and observation, taking a 30-minute nap every day can make the hormone secretion in the body more balanced and reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease by 30%. Researchers believe that the low incidence of coronary heart disease in Mediterranean countries is inseparable from the habit of napping. One of the reasons why the incidence of coronary heart disease is high in Nordic and North American countries is the lack of naps. Adults who sleep less than 4 hours have a 180% higher mortality rate than those who sleep 7 to 8 hours a night. This reminds people that if they do not get enough sleep at night, it will be beneficial to prolong their life if they can make up for it with a proper nap.

Whether or not you need to take a nap is closely related to your personal constitution, sleep status, age, and the presence or absence of any disease. Anyone who usually lacks sleep and those who are weak and sick should take a nap; for people engaged in mental work and primary and secondary school students, naps are even more recommended. Elderly people with poor sleep quality can also give their brains a real rest by taking a nap.

Adjust your mood

Immunology experts say that after lunch, in order to help digestion, the body will automatically switch to being dominated by the parasympathetic nervous system. At this time, taking a short nap can more effectively stimulate the body's lymphocytes and enhance the activity of immune cells. Spanish medical research shows that taking a 30-minute nap every day can make the hormone secretion in the body more balanced and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases by 30%.

1. Correct sleeping position.

(1) It is wrong to let your head droop on the back of a chair while sleeping, as this will reduce blood flow to the head and defeat the purpose of a nap. So it is best to put something soft behind your head as a pillow.

(2) Putting your legs on a chair is beneficial to blood circulation in the legs and throughout the body, and can completely relax the lower body, especially preventing occupational diseases such as varicose veins in the legs.

2. Get up slowly after waking up.

After waking up from a nap, you should not stand up immediately. You should sit up slowly, move around, and then return to work after a few minutes. At this time, you can use the olfactory method to refresh yourself.

(1) You can spray a little perfume or smell the dried flower sachets with the scent of mint, orange, or rose, which can help to refresh your mind.

(2) You can chew some mint-flavored gum and eat some strong-flavored apricots.

(3) You can make another cup of tea. It is best to choose dried flower tea. Watching the colorful flowers floating in the water and the lingering fragrance wafting out will not only help you restore your energy, but also have a beauty effect!

(4) If none of the above methods work, then you can only make a cup of coffee. Remember not to drink too much, otherwise it will affect your sleep at night.