- There is a strong correlation between undersleeping or disturbed sleep and obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
- Inadequate sleep increases your risk of accidental death, chronic disease, and just plain ol' getting the common cold.
- Sleep has a role in healing from specific diseases, like cancer, inflammation, stimulating the immune system, and regulating hormones.
💤 Steps You Should Take.
- Spend time outside to protect your circadian rhythm
- Reduce exposure to artificial lights post-sunset from your computer, TV, smartphone
- Prepare your sleeping room by making it very dark. Use blackout curtains
- Maintain a quiet and calm environment in your bedroom
- Eat and train at a regular time of the day for proper signalling to the circadian clock.