A good night’s sleep isn’t easy to
achieve, but is vital to wellness. Here
are three benefits to a full night of
rest.
SLEEP IS GOOD FOR WHAT AILS
YOU. If you have a cold, getting rest
is one of the first things a doctor
recommends. Scientists also found
those getting adequate rest had
better weight loss success.
Hormones and metabolism are linked
to sleep, so those enjoying rest have
better hormonal levels and weight
loss. A good night’s sleep also
reduces inflammation. This benefit
can be a life saver. Inflammation
issues are linked to heart disease,
diabetes, stroke, and more. It’s
important to get more than six hours
of sleep in order to enjoy these
health benefits.
A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP IMPROVES
FOCUS. Again, research shows that
those who are able to rest for six
hours or more have better focus.
Their memory improves and they are
able to enjoy better grades in school.
They have increased creativity for
work and sports. Even though your
mind is busy while you’re asleep, the
rest gives the mind strength to learn
new things and stay engaged with
people and tasks, when you wake up.
REST REDUCES STRESS. Even in
fictional television dramas viewers
see heroes tortured through sleep
deprivation. Not getting proper rest
.
is a form of torture. For those that
are able to get in a full night’s sleep,
they show less stress in their lives.
With less stress, moods improve, and
that also boosts overall health and
wards off depression.
Enjoying a full night’s sleep has so
many benefits that scientists are
dedicated to continuous research
because they are learning so much
about the role of proper rest.
Although our sleep is as simple as
reducing stress, it’s noted for being a
key ingredient in wellness. It’s worth
giving your body a consistent night-
time routine for the best sleep
possible.
Recommended Reading:
The Harvard Medical School Guide to
a Good Night's Sleep (Harvard
Medical School Guides) by Lawrence
Epstein, M.D., and Steven Mardon.
Julie Arduini is a writer and speaker who
encourages audiences to find freedom
through surrender. She knows it has to start
with her, so she’s surrendering the good, the
bad, and---maybe one day---the chocolate.
She blogs for Christians Read, the Bella
Women Network, and is working on her
Adirondack based contemporary romance.
Visit her at www.juliearduini.com
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