A good night’s sleep is both transformative and restorative. The amount of rest you receive at night directly impacts how you feel and act during the day. Good sleep reduces pain and helps prevent a variety of conditions from obesity and memory loss to diabetes and hypertension. It is a critical component for maintaining homeostasis and health.
Many Central Oregonians live a work hard, play hard life, staying up late working and getting up early to exercise. This on the go lifestyle is critically dependent on sound sleep. Sleep is the body’s primary opportunity to recharge. While sleeping, the body can repair the heart and blood vessels. It triggers the release of hormones that are necessary for growth in children and teens. It repairs cells and helps us fight illness. Without sleep, we are more susceptible to injury, aging, and illness. Through sleep, we can live happier and longer lives.
If you want to be your healthiest self in 2019, ensure you are getting enough sleep each night. Here are four easy tips for making that happen.
Monitor caffeine intake. Caffeine affects our system for many hours after ingestion. If you have trouble sleeping, make sure to stop consuming caffeine early in the afternoon to allow its effects to wear off before bedtime.
Exercise during the day. Although cardiovascular exercise will help you sleep, do not exercise vigorously just before bed.
Make the bedroom a sleep haven. Sleep is a habit. Reserving the bedroom for sleep can help form a good habit.
Practice relaxation techniques throughout the day.
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