Adequate Sleep Is A Key Component Of Good Health.

Good sleep is very important to good health because that is the way nature designed it. Back in the days when there was limited entertainment or activities beyond 9 or 10 in the night, people suffered less from insomnia and its health effects. These days with so much entertainment around, gadgets that we can sleep with, social networks to be involved in and energy drinks to keep us awake, we are robbing ourselves of good sleep. Everyone has experienced feelings of awfulness if they have not had enough sleep.

Good sleep improves your physical, mental and psychological health. Good sleep, healthy eating and

regular exercise regime are the three basic components of good health. Getting enough sleep does the following;

• Boosts mood
• Benefits the heart
• Improves memory and cognition
• Boosts your immunity
• Regulates metabolism
• Gives a feeling of happiness and satisfaction
• Makes you feel relaxed
• Gives good quality of life
• Removes dark circles from under the eyes

Chronic lack of adequate sleep has been linked to several health issues. No one needs to tell another about the effects of sleep deprivation or the benefits of adequate sleep. We all know it by experience, but we just ignore what our bodies tell us most of the time until the body breaks down completely.

Take good care of yourself by making sure you get between 7-9 hours of sleep every night. If you are doing the night shift, catch up adequately during the day. You can’t beat or cheat nature.

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