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5 Scientifically Proven Ways To Fall Asleep Faster And Sleep Better
Do you know the feeling of lying in bed, tossing and turning, never falling asleep? That can all be prevented by a simple set of lifestyle changes.
Sleep plays an undeniably important role in everything you do. Whether you’re planning to work out, solve an unsolvable problem, even hang out with friends, your mind and body need to be ready.
Dr. Merill Mitler states in NIH that sleep services all aspects of our body in one way or another: molecular, energy balance, as well as intellectual function, alertness, and mood.
Believe it or not, sleep actually affects both your brain and your body. At night, most of our body’s systems are working really hard, instead of trying to rest like you are. Stress and growth hormones need to be regulated, the immune system boosted, good blood pressure and breathing mechanisms maintained, and so on.
The need for sleep goes beyond the physiological functions of our bodies. It also affects our immune response to many things, like vaccinations, and it plays a role in cardiovascular health. New research suggests a lack of it can even result in diabetic-like conditions.
