02/06/2022
While all stages of sleep are necessary for good health, deep sleep offers specific physical and mental benefits. During deep sleep, your body releases growth hormone and works to build and repair muscles, bones, and tissue, and immune system functioning.
Tips on deep sleep:
1.Turn off the technology one to two hours prior to bedtime.
2. Lavender oil in bath or in a diffuser has a soothing scent that has long been associated with sleep and relaxation.
Lemon balm oil has been used for centuries to address sleep issues, including restlessness and anxiety and can help promote a sense of calm before bed.
3.Try a breathing exercise or a meditation to help put your thoughts at rest, before your body.
4.Eliminate caffeine from your diet, especially in the form of soft drinks and coffee.
5.Spend some time outside every day. Exposure to bright, natural light during the day, especially the morning light has been associated with better quality sleep and reduced feelings of stress.
6.Exercise! A daily fitness regime can help with sleep issues. Working out has been shown to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and may improve the overall quality of sleep.