2 TYPE OF STAGES OF SLEEP: Information in detail

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Introduction

First of all, keep in mind that quality sleep is of most importance to achieve peace of mind and better health. Quality sleep can be achieved by following some important steps that are discussed, to know that please click here. You need to know the basics and structure of the sleep cycle and the type of stages of sleep to achieve quality sleep.

If you can understand the pattern of sleep then definitely you can sleep very well. From knowing the basics of sleep you can understand where you made mistakes.

if you can get an idea of the sleep cycles then you are also able to understand the timing of sleep cycles. In other words, you get the time of dreaming and many other things related to sleep. To understand those things you have first to understand the sleep cycles.

Type of Stages of Sleep

REM (rapid eye movement)
Non-REM

1.REM (Rapid Eye Movement)

REM sleep is known as paradoxical sleep(PS) and desynchronized sleep. This sleep is a small portion of the whole sleep time. During REM sleep periods the dreams(or nightmares) occur. Generally, in this phase fast brain waves, eye moments, and loss of muscle tone. The suspension of homeostasis is desynchronizing.

This sleep is paradoxical due to wakefulness and body is paralyzed and the brain is active. In this sleep, physical changes are brought. Electrical connectivity among parts of the brain acts differently than wakefulness. If you want to know about the dreams then click here.

During the sleep cycle, people often experience dreams due to the brain’s activity. Many are curious about the nature of dreams and their timing. Dreams typically occur during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep. The duration of a dream matches the length of the REM cycle, which is a part of the overall sleep cycle. Understanding this connection helps explain when and why we dream.

2.Non- REM (NREM)

Non-REM sleep also referred to as slow-wave sleep or deep sleep, occurs immediately after a brief transitional period. This stage is crucial for restorative sleep, as it significantly contributes to feeling refreshed and well-rested. During non-REM sleep, several physiological changes take place: the body’s temperature drops, the heart rate slows, and the brain’s energy consumption decreases. This phase allows the brain to rest because it undergoes minimal processing activity.

Non-REM sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. It plays a critical role in physical restoration, memory consolidation, and the release of growth hormones, which are vital for tissue repair and muscle growth. Decreased body temperature and heart rate help conserve energy and promote cellular repair, ensuring the body is ready for the next day’s activities.

This stage of sleep also supports the immune system, enhancing the body’s ability to fight off infections and illnesses. Moreover, the reduction in brain activity during non-REM sleep allows for the clearance of metabolic waste products, which may contribute to cognitive function and long-term brain health.

NREM sleep is also called quiescent sleep. It has 3 stages. In this sleep, due to muscles not being paralyzed, humans may be able to sleepwalk. The chance of dreams is very low during this phase

The alternate sleep cycle of non-REM and REM sleep takes approximately 90 minutes, 4-6 times in quality(good) sleep.

To sum up, sleep has two types which occur alternatively during sleep. Non-REM sleep duration is very helpful in boosting the immunity system of the human body. Also, plays a major role in relaxing our brain and relieving stress, sleepwalking has more chances due to body parts being active. On the other, REM is helpful for the physical growth of the human body but brain work is active during this phase.

Other sleep cycle methods can help you to get a more efficient rest in a short amount of time.

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Nidhi94

June 14, 2020 at 4:42 am

Very useful information. I didn't know about the phases of sleep. Thanks for sharing

Unknown

June 14, 2020 at 5:27 am

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Brinda

June 14, 2020 at 5:44 am

Amazing information for daily life. Thank u for sharing.

Deepkumar

June 14, 2020 at 6:21 am

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