Crazy as it sounds, technology plays such a role in life that 95% of people use some form of Web or text communication in the hour before bed, or will watch television.
The Sleep Council suggests that this is contributory to a 'sleep deprivation epidemic' but with 33% of 18-29 year olds preferring to give up sex than their Smartphones then is it a surprise that important sleep periods are being disrupted by gadgety? Indeed 97% of Brits are alleged to have a tv, mobile or computer near their beds!
Remember that sleep is a critical aspect of every day, with a phase of 'rest & repose' being the antidote to the 'fight or flight' mode we frequently encounter in concious daytime stimulated by forms of stress. This division of the autonomic branch of the peripheral nervous system is a part of the parasympathetic nervous system & has a targeted & localised response particularly to the organs.
Synthesis of glycogen occurs with stimulation, and the system is known for craniosacral outflow which is interesting for manual therapists engaging in craniosacral types of treatments.
It goes without saying that as promotion of this is carried out when sedentary & asleep so optimising this for digestive & organ health would seem sensible.
Late night stress from email or gaming or thrilling entertainment can therefore be seen in this light as promoting the sympathetic nervous system with the contrary fight or flight sympathetic diffuse effects affecting the entire system.
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Just don't be tempted to read it on your phone or computer just before bedtime!
Sweet Dreams!
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