July 26

Rest and Restoration

 

One of the very important health habits that was not much highlighted during my medical school training was Rest/Sleep.  But recently this is being highlighted as a very big problem in the whole world.  We are so used to being occupied so much so that many if not most of us feel uneasy when we "don't have anything to do/think/watch/listen to."  

In School I remember we had recess period - a change of activity, from sitting in the classroom to outdoor, from looking at the blackboard, listening to the teacher, to walking/running around.  

In fact, the most important rest for each day is sleep, restorative sleep is really important for good brain function - not just the IQ part, but also emotional stability, how relax we are, how focus we can be.  This is currently big research.

I would like to highlight another type of cyclical rest - the Weekly one - once in 7 days, it is called Sabbath. It brings much health benefit to my life.  It can do similarly for you.  Just like the recess during our school days, Sabbath is a break from the routine - for your hobbies, for your VIPs (aka family members, friends that are close to you, yet not in the same class/company/field). It is rejuvenating.  

Read more about Circaseptan (7-Day Biological Clock) in this link https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/the-secret-to-a-healthier-you-the-7-day-biological-clock