Abstract

THE IMPACT OF DIVASWAPNA & AFTERNOON NAP ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND WELL BEING – A REVIEW

*Dr. Sham Kisanrao Pariskar and *Dr. Satish B Patil

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Abstract

Ayurveda has given elaborate description about the three upstambhas, in order to keep balance of body. The three upstambhas are Ahara, Nidra & Bramhacarya which glorifies Nidra as essential factor for healthy life.[1] Qualitative & Quantitative sleep that occurs in proper time is appreciated as Bhuthadhatri Nidra it rejuvenates & re- energies body as well as mind. While improper sleep can gives rise to harmful effects on health. As we knows afternoon napping is cross culture phenomenon which occurs across the lifespan. Peoples vary widely in the frequency with which they nap as well as the improvement in the alertness & well being experienced. Napping in the work place is under debate with interesting results on work efficiency & wellbeing of workers. Now a days due to rapid urbanization altered job shift patterns & ignorance of human being they developed tendency to practice sleep in erred way which causes altered sleep patterns up to an extent day to day busy life schedule leads to fatigue & then improper way of practicing Divaswapna leading to manifestation of serious health issues. Thus an attempt is made to incorporate the radiant knowledge form Ayurvedic literatures, modern text available regarding the benefits of proper day sleep & afternoon naps.

Keywords: Divaswapna, Afternoon nap, Cognitive functions.