How much sleep is required for better health. From which time to which time sleeping hours is best for sleeping. How many hours is required for healthy sleeping based on age.

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Hi Lybrate user, Sleep is one of the most important factor affecting your health & in ayurveda it is called as tripod of healthy life. Atleast 7 to 8 hours of sound sleep is required to relax & repair- maintenance mechanism of body. Early sleeping habit is very useful as ayurveda advice to wake up early in the morning. 10 pm is ideal time to sleep & wake up around 6 am, so you will get sufficient sleep. Avoid day sleeping habit as it increases kapha dosha in body.

Yogesh Chavan · Accepted Answer

Hi Lybrate user, Sleep is one of the most important factor affecting your health & in ayurveda it is called as tripod of healthy life. Atleast 7 to 8 hours of sound sleep is required to relax & repair- maintenance mechanism of body. Early sleeping habit is very useful as ayurveda advice to wake up early in the morning. 10 pm is ideal time to sleep & wake up around 6 am, so you will get sufficient sleep. Avoid day sleeping habit as it increases kapha dosha in body.

Nash Kamdin · Answer

Dear lybrateuser,
- Normal sleep time for an adult b& at your age can be from 6-8 hrs at night, preferably to sleep by 10.30-11pm & then to get up early is beneficial & refreshing for the body.