Have you ever wondered how sleep affects your youth and health? In today's fast-paced and stressful world, Insomnia, difficulty falling asleep Or not sleeping soundly is becoming a major problem for the new generation, especially in the working age group. To solve these doubts, W9 Wellness, Rama 9 Hospital has been honored by Dr. Araya Damnoensawat, or "Dr. Am" Physicians specializing in preventive medicine and family medicine share knowledge about quality sleep and the effects of lack of adequate rest on the body.
Is it true that “good sleep = youthful face”?
“It is true,” Dr. Am confirmed. Good sleep directly affects our youthfulness. The doctor explained that the time between midnight and 2 a.m. is the “Golden Time” for the body to recover because it is the time when Growth Hormone It is secreted the most when we are sleeping deeply and during this time. This growth hormone plays an important role in tissue repair, creating collagen and elastin, which are important proteins that help keep our skin flexible and wrinkle-free. Therefore, people who get quality sleep tend to look younger and have wrinkles slower than people who don't sleep well.
Obstacles that hinder your quality sleep
Dr. Am explains that factors that make it difficult to sleep include both external and internal factors.
- Obstacles from external environment:
- bedroom: Too bright or noisy
- temperature: Not suitable. The ideal temperature for sleeping is 18-22 degrees Celsius, which will allow the body to adjust as little as possible and make it easier to fall asleep.
- mattress: It is not suitable for the body, causing the muscles to not relax completely.
- Obstacles from internal factors:
- Concerns: Non-stop thinking
- behavior: Drinking too much caffeine or too close to bedtime, as well as exercising too close to bedtime.
- Hormonal imbalance: especially Cortisol Hormones that make the body alert and ready to face stress and Melatonin (Melatonin) Hormones that put the brain into sleep mode. If these two hormones are out of balance, it will directly affect sleep.
- Sleep apnea: Which is a health problem that needs to be solved.
Dr. Am reveals the most popular questions from patients who have trouble sleeping.
From Dr. Am's experience, common sleep problems include:
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Not sleeping soundly, not sleeping deeply
- Waking up in the middle of the night and unable to go back to sleep
- Or not sleeping continuously for long enough
The doctor also provided additional information that if there are no other underlying problems, it is common for people to have difficulty sleeping when hormones start to drop, such as in women during menopause (around 45-55 years old) and in men during andropause (around 65-70 years old). In addition, the melatonin hormone in the elderly will also drop.
What are the effects of lack of sleep? The serious negative effects you might not expect.
Lack of sleep affects many aspects of your health.
- Brain and memory: Decreased brain function increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
- Immune system: Weakened, making the body susceptible to illness
- Fat accumulation: Tends to accumulate more fat in the abdominal cavity
- Cardiovascular disease: Increase the risk of developing these diseases
- Physical rehabilitation: Loss of the opportunity for growth hormone to be secreted properly, which affects the repair of various parts of the body.
Even if you get a full 8 hours of sleep, sleeping late, such as at 2 a.m., is not good because you will miss out on the time when growth hormones are released at their peak. Also, sleeping on and off all night can have the same negative effects on your body as not getting enough sleep.
Guidelines for taking care of your sleep health start with you.
Dr. Am recommends starting with an assessment of the factors affecting your sleep, then addressing the root cause and making immediate adjustments.
- Adjust your sleeping environment: For example, keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and at a suitable temperature.
- Improve your sleep hygiene: To keep the body in the most relaxed state
- Choose a mattress that fits your body: To help the body relax completely
- Use of dietary supplements: Initially, groups may be considered.Sleep-aid supplementsAlso, while trying to find the cause and solve the problem (always consult a doctor or specialist first)
If you are having trouble sleeping or want to balance your health from within, you can receive holistic consultations with our team of medical experts at W9 Wellness Center, Rama 9 Hospital For good health and a sustainable youthful life
Service branches
- Praram 9 Hospital Branch
- Phone number: 092-9936922
- Line: @w9wellness
- Opening-closing hours: 08.00 – 17.00 hrs.
- Ploenchit Center branch
- Phone number: 099-4969626
- Line: @wploenchit
- Opening-closing hours: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.





