The story "Sleepless Experiment" proves that people can't go without sleeping, and the man lasted 264 hours, and then how
People often say: "spring sleepiness, summer fatigue, autumn nap, hibernation", as if each season has a special ** power for sleep, people can't help but want to close their eyes. The place of sleep in human life is often compared to the necessity of food for the body. There is no doubt that sleep is no less important to the human body than diet.
During the day, the nervous system of the human brain is in a state of high excitement to ensure maximum productivity. At night, the brain needs to be well rested. Ancient Chinese medicine emphasizes the need to sleep well, and this is not without purpose. Because other organs and limbs of the human body also need to rest at night, only adequate sleep can ensure that you are energetic the next day.
In order to prove that sleep is indispensable, many scientists have conducted a series of experiments throughout history.
In the 90s of the nineteenth century, the Russian scientist Marie de Manachin began an experiment on the importance of sleep, in which she chose 4 dogs as experimental subjects. The dogs were kept in cages and a series of methods were taken to prevent them from falling asleep. After more than 90 hours of experimentation, the first dog died of overwork, and the last dog also collapsed after holding out for more than 140 hours. This experiment profoundly shows that sleep is indispensable for animals.
By the 40s of the twentieth century, the Soviets wanted to increase the combat effectiveness of their soldiers by reducing the amount of sleep they had. Some researchers have set up a secret laboratory to begin the effects of sleep on humans. Some of the convicts were kept secretly in enclosed rooms as test subjects, and they were provided with plenty of food and other household items. By means of broadcasting, applying refreshment gases, etc., they attempted to prevent the subject from falling asleep. However, a month later, all of the experimenters committed suicide in an extremely brutal manner because they could not withstand the tremendous pressure. This experiment makes people think that the importance of sleep to human beings cannot be ignored.
In the 60s of the 20th century, American high school student Randy Gardner began an experiment to challenge the longest sleepless time, which attracted the attention of the local newspaper. Randy volunteers for this challenge, even though he is told that not sleeping for long periods of time can cause great harm to his body.
Soon after the experiment began, Randy began to feel unwell, experiencing symptoms such as chest tightness, loss of appetite, and becoming irritable. As the experiment progressed, his memory gradually deteriorated, his temper became more irritable, and he even experienced slight hallucinations. Experimenters took a series of measures to prevent him from falling asleep, but Randy's physical and mental condition gradually deteriorated.
At the 264th hour of the experiment, Randy suddenly fainted and was taken to the hospital for redress**. After a full 14 hours of sleep, he gradually returned to normal. When I woke up, I realized that I had set the record for the longest sleepless time in a human being - a full 264 hours.
This experiment profoundly shows that the harm to the human body without sleep for a long time is huge, including memory loss, impaired brain function, and unstable mental state. It is impossible for humans to go without sleep for long periods of time, and sleep is essential for physical and mental health.
"The Book of Songs, Xiaoya, Ting Liao" describes that the night is thick, and there is only the faint light of the candles in the courtyard. In ancient times, people relied on candles for lighting, and they had to rest early after nightfall. However, with the popularization of electric lights and neon lights, the city at night has become a scene of brilliant lights, replacing the "light of the garden" in the ancient poem.
Today, electric lighting brightens the nights, the streets are lit up brightly, and the nightlife is even more colorful. At the same time, however, the proliferation of smart devices has brought about another kind of night. Devices such as mobile phones and computers continue to function at night, allowing people to no longer just turn off their lights just to rest, but to be with the virtual world in the dead of night.
What was supposed to be a quiet night of rest is now filled with entertainment and work tasks. We seem to have forgotten the tranquility and rest that the night should give us, indulged in the bright lights and electronic screens, and diverted the time that should have been sleeping for other purposes.
Sleep is as important to the human body as food is essential. It can not only regulate various body functions, especially the brain and nervous system, but also clean up the metabolic waste accumulated during the day, so that the body can get sufficient rest and recovery. Just like smartphones and computers need to clean their memory regularly, sleep is also a time for the brain to clean up and declutter.
In addition, sleep also allows the body's motor joints to relax and rest. Although people walk upright, it is only during sleep that the joints and muscles are fully relaxed and repaired.
The immune system and circulatory system also need sleep to process metabolic waste products and return to a normal state. Long-term lack of sleep can lead to weakened immunity and easy to get sick.
While the amount of sleep required varies from person to person, in general, most people need about 8 hours of sleep per night. However, the length of sleep is also affected by the season and the individual's physiological stage. The old Chinese medicine doctor recommends adjusting the rhythm of sleep time to suit the needs of the body in different seasons and physiological stages.
All in all, it's not always the longer you sleep, the better, and proper sleep is the only way to keep your body comfortable and healthy. Therefore, we should maintain a regular schedule according to our actual situation and physical needs to ensure adequate sleep.
There is a saying in old Beijing called "boiling the big eagle", which vividly describes the training of the eagle not to let it rest in order to wear down its will. Although this method can exercise the will of the eagle, it also implies that even if the will is as strong as an eagle, it will not be able to go without sleep for a long time. This is especially true for humans.
However, we can improve the quality of our sleep by using a few simple sleep habits to help ourselves fall asleep faster. For example, listening to soft white noises, such as wind and rain, before going to bed can help relax your mind and promote sleep.
In addition, try to stay away from electronic devices an hour before bedtime to avoid stimulating too much light and information, which can help relax the body and mind and make it easier to fall asleep. You can also take a hot shower before going to bed, adjust the indoor environment, and close the curtains to create a comfortable sleeping environment for yourself.
In conclusion, it is hoped that everyone can have a high-quality sleep through good sleep habits to maintain physical and mental health.
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