Palve Suchitra, Singh Shradha, Palve Sachin, Lanka Keerthi
Department of Physiology, Coordinator Medical Education Unit, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences (GEIMS), Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
J Educ Health Promot. 2024 Oct 28;13:390. doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1157_23. eCollection 2024.
The relationship between the mind, gut, and sleep is not static and requires proper harmony for optimal emotional health. Recent evidence suggests that gut health is a key player in regulating mental and physical health via bidirectional communication between the brain and gut.
A cross-sectional comparative study was undertaken on 200 participants aged 25-40 years old for two months at a tertiary care hospital. A community-based method was used to select the participants from in and around Pune. The survey was conducted online with the help of a self-designed well-structured detailed questionnaire that included a demographic profile, medical history, history of sleep pattern, gut health status, emotional well-being status about gut and sleep physiology, and lifestyle-related issues and problems was administered to all the study participants.
A statistically significant correlation was observed between the duration of sleep; and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms including heartburn (=0.03) constipation (=0.03), bloating (=0.04), and indigestion (=0.051). Specific GI symptoms as mentioned above were found to affect the study participants' emotional well-being significantly. Regular physical exercise demonstrated a significant correlation with an increased duration of sleep (=0.003). Consumption of tobacco, alcohol; smoking, and consumption of stimulants like tea, coffee, and coke showed a significant effect on both the duration and quality of sleep (=0.004). Gut and sleep disturbances were more common in north Indian subjects as compared to south Indian subjects (=0.003). The upper socioeconomic population had more GI; sleep and emotional disturbances as compared to the lower socioeconomic study subjects (=0.002).
The relationship between sleep patterns, emotional well-being gut health is bidirectional. Prioritizing good sleep hygiene, managing stress through mindfulness or relaxation techniques, and maintaining a balanced diet that supports gut health are crucial steps in promoting overall well-being.
心理、肠道和睡眠之间的关系并非一成不变，需要适当的协调以实现最佳的情绪健康。最近的证据表明，肠道健康通过大脑与肠道之间的双向交流，在调节身心健康方面起着关键作用。
在一家三级护理医院，对200名年龄在25至40岁之间的参与者进行了为期两个月的横断面比较研究。采用基于社区的方法从浦那及其周边地区选取参与者。借助自行设计的结构良好的详细问卷进行在线调查，该问卷包括人口统计学资料、病史、睡眠模式史、肠道健康状况、关于肠道和睡眠生理的情绪健康状况以及与生活方式相关的问题，所有研究参与者均需填写。
观察到睡眠时长与胃肠道（GI）症状之间存在统计学上的显著相关性，这些症状包括烧心（=0.03）、便秘（=0.03）、腹胀（=0.04）和消化不良（=0.051）。发现上述特定的胃肠道症状对研究参与者的情绪健康有显著影响。经常进行体育锻炼与睡眠时间延长显著相关（=0.003）。烟草、酒精的消费、吸烟以及茶、咖啡和可乐等兴奋剂的消费对睡眠时长和质量均有显著影响（=0.004）。与南印度受试者相比，北印度受试者的肠道和睡眠障碍更为常见（=0.003）。与社会经济地位较低的研究对象相比，社会经济地位较高的人群有更多的胃肠道、睡眠和情绪障碍（=0.002）。
睡眠模式、情绪健康与肠道健康之间的关系是双向的。优先保持良好的睡眠卫生习惯、通过正念或放松技巧管理压力以及维持有助于肠道健康的均衡饮食，是促进整体健康的关键步骤。
