Top 5 Reasons You Need More Sleep

Top 5 Reasons You Need More Sleep

  1. It boosts your immune system. When you sleep your body goes to work on repairing itself. Chicken soup and Zinc are great but without sleep chances are you will get sick.
  2. Makes you more Alert. Once you have gotten a good night’s sleep you will be refreshed. This will make you more alert the next day!
  3. Healthier skin. When you sleep your body releases anti-aging hormones called HGH. This will repair damaged skin and give you a healthier look.
  4. Helps you lose weight. When you sleep your body goes to work repairing itself. This is when your body burns a lot of calories. Calories burnt equals weight reduction.
  5. Makes you feel happier. Getting a good night’s sleep will help you feel better. The body releases feel good chemicals when you are sleeping.

Well there you go… Now it’s time to get some sleep!
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5 Tips to Avoid Migraines

  • Eat regular meals. Don’t skip meals as this might trigger Migraines.
  • Avoid stress as much as possible. Talked to loved ones or a counselor if need be. Stress can lead Migraines.
  • Get regular sleep as much as possible. If your sleep schedule is thrown off it could start a Migraine. Use a eye mask if light is preventing you from sleep.
  • Limit your caffeine intake. Check drinks caffeine content before drinking.
  • Workouts are great but certain high impact exercises can trigger Migraines.
  • If Migraines persist consultant your physician.

What is the Best Time to take a Nap?

Nap time? What is the best time to take a nap? It looks like between 2-3pm are the best times to take a nap. This is according to the Mayo Clinic. This is the time you might feel sleepy after eating lunch and just a stressful day at work. Between 2-3pm is early on enough that it will not affect your night time sleep patter.

It is also suggested to only nap for 10 to 20 minutes. Sleeping longer that the suggested time could make you groggy. Napping could be hard because there is light in the room from the sun. In this case try a sleep mask. If it is loud in the area you choose to take a nap, then try using ear plugs to block out the noise.

Happy Napping!!!

5 Tips to Sleep Better

5 Tips to Sleep Better

  1. Set up a sleep schedule and stick to it.
    • Sleep during your natural sleep hours.
    • Try not to sleep in on the weekends. This will break your natural sleep cycle.
    • Avoid naps as this can also change your natural sleep cycle.
    • If you eat too much at dinner or junk food try not to go to sleep before your scheduled sleep time.
  2. Control the amount of light in your room.
    • If your sleep schedule includes times when the sun is out try a sleep mask to block out all light.
    • Get some new blinds that will block out more light.
  3. Exercise as much as you can.
    • Exercise will help you become tired. This will help you fall asleep during your set sleep schedule.
    • Exercise will also make your brain release dopamine which is the body’s natural feel good chemical.
  4. Drink water during dinner.
    • Stay away from coffee before bed as this will make it harder to fall asleep during your set sleep schedule.
    • Avoid drinking too many liquids before bed time. This will cause multiple bathroom trips which will break the sleep cycle.
    • Avoid alcohol before bed. Alcohol will disrupts the sleep cycle while you are sleeping.
  5. Relax before bed time.
    • Try to clear your mind of daily activities.
    • If you had problems at work talk to your spouse, girlfriend or friend about it. Get it out of your system before bed. This will help you fall asleep easier.

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