How long has it been since you had a good night's sleep?
Medicine
cannot compare to diet, and diet cannot compare to sleep.
A good
night's sleep surpasses all tonics for health.
Proper sleep
is the best respect for life.
One of the
greatest mistakes humanity makes is trading health for material external
things.
Recently, a
nurse friend of mine encountered health issues, transitioning from a
compassionate caregiver to a patient. Working at the hospital often meant night
shifts, leaving her so tired upon returning home that she'd collapse into bed.
The chronic lack of sleep left her fatigued, and she appeared much thinner. It
wasn't until one day when she finally broke down.
During a
late-night, she suddenly felt a fever in her abdomen, feeling dizzy and having
severe insomnia. Rushing to the hospital at dawn, the doctor took one look and
said, "Just by looking at you, I can tell you haven't been sleeping
well."
Her irregular
sleep patterns had weakened her immune system, impacting the functioning of her
body's organs, especially deteriorating her gastrointestinal function. The
doctor's prescription was succinct—just four words: "Get enough
sleep."
Our bodies
rely 30% on medical treatment and 70% on self-care. Only with adequate sleep
can one live well. In today's fast-paced life, avoiding late nights has become
the hardest thing for us to discipline ourselves.
Proper sleep
is the most precious luxury for every adult. \"Staying up late has become
a show of dedication, working hard has become taken for granted. When life is
gone, who will protect whom?" Life is a marathon, and ultimately, health
is what matters. Health is the '1', while career, money, status, family, and
others are the trailing '0's. Without '1', no matter how many '0's are added,
they mean nothing.
Being kind to
oneself, avoiding late nights, is the best respect for life. A good night's
sleep enables a good life in the latter years. Turgenev once said, "Sleep
is like the cool wave that cleanses all unnecessary thoughts from the
brain." Good sleep is the best cleansing for the brain.
Life is
tough, relying 30% on treatment and 70% on self-healing. And the body's best
self-healing ability is through sleep. Proper sleep is the best care for
oneself. Caring for oneself is the start of a lifelong romance.
Good Sleep
is the Panacea for All
In the book
"Why We Sleep," an author delves into the realm of sleep, beginning
with the statement: Scientists have discovered a revolutionary elixir for
prolonging life. It enhances memory, increases attractiveness, helps maintain a
slender figure, reduces appetite, prevents cancer and dementia, lessens colds
and flu, and reduces the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and diabetes. It
also boosts happiness, reducing feelings of depression and anxiety. This
versatile remedy isn't a luxury but sleep. Good sleep is the cure for
everything.
Good sleep is
the best investment in oneself. "The smarter you are, the more you
understand the need for rest." "Ordinary people are bothered by
trivial matters while eating, and their sleep is often fraught with dreams and
scattered thoughts. A practitioner focuses only on the present, eating
mindfully when eating and sleeping with no other distractions." We may not
control the environment, but we can adjust our mindset. Adapting to nature and
the path to wellness, eating and sleeping are essential; sleep is
revolutionary. It's our sleep bank. Those who manage their sleep bank well can
live better. A capable person can control their rest rhythm and understand the
significance of good rest to lead their life. Good night, may you sleep well!
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