Sleep is one of the most important bodily functions. In fact is the only one that replaces some of the hormones we use during the day and enables us to process all the new information we come across daily.
The problem is that most people either do not get enough sleep or the quality is poor. The impact of this resonates negatively not only on your health but in every aspect of one’s life because it affects your concentration, focus and moods during the day and in the long term it can even negatively impact reproductive balance. Some common warning signs of sleep deprivation include: poor motivation, feeling sleepy during the day, increased craving for sugar, nicotine, alcohol and coffee, irritability, depression, anxiety and headaches to name a few.
Necessary Quantity and Quality of Sleep
Too little sleep (4-6 hours) or too much sleep (over 9 hours) can have negative effects on one’s health. The symptoms of both are similar and include: day time sleepiness, fatigue and lack of mental clarity.
So how much sleep do you need? According to The American National Sleep Foundation (and of course every individual is different) sleep requirement change with age and on average are as follows:
Infants/Babies* […]

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