Staying up late must be seen: is the "multiphase sleep method" of returning to nature really reliable?

Sleep is a vital part of the equation and has a profound impact on health and quality of life. In the fast-paced modern society, many people often feel that time is not enough, so they try to adopt"multiphase sleep methodTo make up for the shortage of sleep time.

“multiphase sleep method"Refers to the sleep pattern of small sleep several times a day. For example, the average adult will sleep from 11 pm to 6 pm the next day and only sleep once. This sleep pattern is the most common"monophasic sleep". People who have the habit of taking a lunch break have added half an hour's nap to this, that is."Biphasic Sleep". And"polyphasic sleep"It refersSplit the normal 6-7 hours of sleep into multiple sleep cycles (≥ 2 hours).

Interestingly, more than 80% of all mammals exhibit typical polyphasic sleep rhythms, including creatures ranging from herbivores to owls, which go through multiple sleep and wake cycles throughout the day. This sleep mechanism allows them to stay awake when hunting or gathering food, and to get enough rest at other times, thus ensuring the normal functioning of the brain and body.

On this basis, it is said that the Italian erudite Leonardo da Vinci invented the "four small sleep method" according to the observation of biological habits ". This method is to improve the utilization rate of time by adjusting the rigid regularity of sleep and sleep, I .e.Sleep for 15 minutes every 4 hours of work. In this way, the cumulative time spent on sleep in a day and night is only less than 1.5(24/4.25*1/4=1.41) hours, thus gaining more time to work.

As a result, many people believe that today, after the industrial revolution and technological leap, the world's nights have long been dominated by neon lights, and people no longer need the single-phase sleep mode of "sunrise and sunrise.

Now that there are so many people suffering from insomnia, why can't we try to use polyphasic sleep to make up for the shortage of sleep time? Why doesn't modern medicine advocate "polyphasic sleep?

The first isAffected by sleep cycleHuman sleep is divided into multiple stages, including deep sleep and rapid eye movement sleep (REM) stages. These different stages play an important role in the different repair and recovery of the body. Monophasic sleep for a long time is more conducive to complete through these sleep stages, which contributes to the health of the body and brain.

The second is becauseWe need to regulate the biological clock. Fixed monophasic sleep helps maintain a healthy circadian rhythm. By establishing regular sleep times, we can better adapt to day-night changes and improve sleep quality.

The third is becauseNeed to adapt to modern lifestyle: Most people's life and work patterns are more suitable for fixed monophasic sleep. Long, single-stage sleep is easier to match with daily work, social and other activities.

FinallyIt's because of the quality of sleep.. Polyphasic sleep may affect deep sleep and REM sleep stages, thus affecting overall sleep quality. Excessive sleep segmentation may lead to discontinuous sleep, affecting the body's effective rest and recovery.