Good night, Sleep Tight
Sacrificing sleep seems the most obvious thing we can do to keep up with our fast-paced lives, and cram more into each 24 hours. But slow down. Research is now suggesting that even if you miss only a few hours of shut-eye tonight, you are more likely to become ill tomorrow.
On average people spend 24 years of their lives asleep. Something that takes up that much time and is so closely linked to our immune system must be one of the most important things for us to respect.
(One of the best ways to loosen up and relax is to laugh! Laughter releases endorphins that make you feel good. A good belly laugh releases a lot of muscular tension and benefits body, mind and soul. Get together with uplifting friends, go see a funny movie, or poke your nose into a funny book).
If ever you feel ill or under the weather, the body’s instant response is to want to sleep. There is a very good reason for this. Cytokines (immune system hormones) flood throughout the body when an infection is present and also act as a powerful sleep inducer, giving your body the chance to heal and save energy.
Getting a good night’s sleep may be one of the most important things you can do to maintain good health and live longer. It won’t matter if you exercise, eat well, take supplements or meditate, if you don’t get enough sleep for prolonged periods of time, your health will eventually suffer. An immune system without enough sleep is like a car with no fuel. At some point it will say, ‘enough!
To ensure you get a good night’s sleep, get into positive healthy habits before taking yourself off to bed. Studies show that if you exercise regularly, you sleep better. Time spent in the outdoors also increases your ability to get a good night’s sleep. Prepare the bedroom for sleep by lighting a vaporiser, and placing in it two drops each of Lavender, Chamomile and Orange an hour before you go to bed. Try not to watch television in bed as it may only stimulate you. Reading can do the same, but a lot of people find reading positive and helpful for a deep sleep.
Avoid sugar, coffee, alcohol and other stimulants before bed (although our grandmothers may suggest a hot toddy is the best way to get off to sleep!). Try a warm milky drink before bed because it contains an enzyme called tryptophan, which induces sleep. Soothing classical music can help your nervous system to slow your heart rate, breathing and blood pressure. If you are suffering from sleep disorders like insomnia, some of the natural therapies mentioned on pages 62-71 may help you to get a better night’s sleep and create more healthy sleep patterns.
(A meal consisting of fish and green vegetables will help enhance a good night’s sleep. These foods are rich in magnesium and calcium, both necessary to help the body relax and for brain chemistry balance.)
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