Deep sleep is also called slow-wave sleep. This is the deepest and restorative stage of sleep, when both body and mind are completely repaired and restored. During this period, metabolism improves, hormones remain balanced and the immune system becomes stronger. This is the reason why deep sleep is considered essential for both health and mental balance.

Experts say that if deep sleep is not complete then hormones that increase appetite start getting produced in excess in the body, which leads to the desire to eat again and again. Not only this, lack of continuous deep sleep is also associated with problems like depression, mood swings and weak immunity. This stage is even more important in children because growth and learning occur rapidly during this time.

So the question is, if you are not getting deep sleep, how to know it? According to doctors, if after waking up in the morning you feel that your body is burdened, your mind is dull or you have to depend on stimulants throughout the day, then it could be a sign of lack of deep sleep. Apart from this, irritability, depression and constant fatigue also point in this direction.

Experts say that to get deep sleep, first of all the basic sleep hygiene should be improved. Avoid caffeine and alcohol at night, avoid mobile phones and TV before sleeping and keep the bedroom cool and dark. Also try to reduce stress throughout the day, because mental health directly affects sleep.

Another solution is to develop the habit of sleeping early. The body’s biological clock gives the most deep sleep at the beginning of the night. This means that if you sleep late, this important part of sleep will be cut off. Therefore, it is better to sleep as soon as you feel tired.

Sometimes health conditions also interfere with deep sleep. Sleep apnea is a problem in which sleep is interrupted repeatedly and deep sleep remains incomplete. If you constantly wake up in the morning and feel that you have not got enough sleep, then you should get yourself checked by a doctor.

Finally, some medications can also affect sleep. Beta blockers or some antidepressants given for blood pressure and migraine can reduce deep sleep. In such a situation, it is important to consult a doctor.

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Try to sleep and wake up every day at the same time. This sets your body clock set and you will also sleep quickly.

The blue light emanating from the screen of mobile, TV or computer affects sleep hormones. Close them at least 30 minutes before bedtime.

It helps to keep the alarm away from the bed because you have to leave the bed to close it, which makes it easy to get up.

Morning sunlight cures the organic clock of the body and makes your sleep cycle regular.

The body is activated by getting up in the morning and doing light stretching or exercise. Also, drinking water keeps the body hydrated and reduces fatigue.

At night, more caffeine or heavy food disrupts sleep. Therefore, eat light and healthy food before bedtime.