How getting enough sleep will benefit your body and overall health
You may not have realized how important sleep was to your health before; however, it may be one of the most important components to seeing transformations in your health and wellness.
Experts show that getting seven to 10 hours of sleep per night is the best for your health.
The many benefits of sleep include:
- Stress reduction
- Reduces inflammation
- Allows the digestive track to clear excess waste and toxins from the body
- Improve memory
- Lower blood pressure
- Strengthens the immune system
- Weight maintenance
- Enhances mood
- Supports mental health
To enhance the quality of your sleep try these simple steps:
- Go to bed and get up at the same time every night
- Limit caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
- Turn off electronics one hour before bed
- Stop eating two hours before bed
Hope this helps!
Rachel Joy Olsen, BSc., MBA
