10 Reasons Sleep Is Critical To Your Health And How To Help
Are you getting at least seven hours of straight, uninterrupted sleep every night? Do you fall asleep peacefully and wake rested? Or does your mind spin for hours waking you repeatedly until your alarm clock buzzes? Either way we all know that we function better as women when we get good solid sleep. How many of you have missed a few nights of sleep and felt more irritable, cranky, overwhelmed, tired, anxious, and frayed?
What does routine adequate sleep do?
1) It brings out growth hormone to repair and heal your body.
2) It helps modulate your immune system for the better!
3) It rejuvenates your body so you feel rested and full of energy.
4) It lowers blood pressure.
5) It lowers inflammation.
6) It helps with memory and recall.
7) It improves attention and concentration.
8) It helps protect against cancer.
9) It increases coronary artery disease risk.
10) It helps fight depression and anxiety.
Knowing this, how do you help yourself fall asleep if you’re having one of ‘those’ nights? Some simple home remedies include:
1) Taking time to wind down at night – turn off the computer, the tv, and your busy mind.
2) Eat a protein snack before bed to help your blood sugar (not a high sugar snack)
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