I wake every morning feeling rested and revitalized. Nearly all of us have had or will experience difficulty sleeping at one time or another. For most healthy people, sleeplessness is often due to the stress and worry that accompany everyday life. While uncontrollable thoughts and concerns may keep people awake for hours past their normal bedtimes, others awaken suddenly in the middle of the night and have difficulty falling back to sleep. Additionally, faulty sleep patterns are a common disorder of aging.
Sleep is essential for the maintenance of good health, both physically and mentally.
This is due to the fact that during sleep our bodies recuperate, rejuvenate and repair themselves from each day's activities. In order to achieve this necessary process, there are many cycles, with up to five stages within each, that must be completed. With such complexity, it is easy to see why sleep disorders are so prevalent.