Sleep is vital.
Sleep is wonderful.
Sleep keeps us looking youthful.
Sleep is regenerative to our cells.
Sleep helps us think clearly.
Sleep helps us move through colds, flu and other ailments.
Sleep keeps us full of energy.
It is much easier to be positive and upbeat when we’ve had enough sleep.
Sleep, we’re talking 8 or 9 hours a night,
assists
in helping us maintain our preferred weight.
Lack of sleep disrupts hormones that regulate appetite
and body weight and can even keep us from having
enough energy
to exercise.
When we are irritable and low energy from lack of sleep,
our defenses are down and we’re more vulnerable…
we might be more likely to self-medicate with food.
Too much alcohol can interfere with REM that is critical
to a good night’s sleep.
Too much caffeine can also interfere with sleep patterns…try
to limit caffeine intake.
Ways to naturally go to sleep and sleep through the night:
1) exercise during the day–walks, bike rides, work-outs, etc.
2) drink a cup of chamomile tea in the early evening
3) take a hot bath in the early evening
4) listen to a relaxing music or positive affirmation CD at bedtime
5) make sure your bedroom is completely dark
6) keep a fan going for the white noise effect
7) Try a natural sleep aid like Natrol’s “Sleep and Restore’
or Schiff’s ‘Knock Out’
or Valerian root….all have been successful aids purchased by
my customers.
Relax.
Enjoy sleep and all the healing properties that go with it.
Sleep, yes, sleep is good.
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