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Indisputable Health Benefits Of Sleep

Usually, we discuss the health benefits of some good or bad foods. Sleep is a natural phenomenon. It is not like we have a choice to sleep or not to sleep. And yet, today we are compelled to discuss the health benefits of sleep. The reason is that, an alarmingly large number of people have started taking sleep habits as an unnecessary thing

The effects of stress from work and a busy lifestyle makes us lose sleep. And eventually we get used to sleeping less and even lesser. While your body may adapt to lesser number of sleep hours, you cannot live a healthy life in this way. That is why, you have to be aware of the various health benefits of sleep or rather sound sleep again.

 Health Benefits Of Sleep

Health Benefits of Sound Sleep:

Anti-ageing

Well, sleeping peacefully will definitely slow down the process of ageing. We are not just talking about the wrinkles, sleeping soundly helps every part of your body, including your brain from ageing rapidly. Sleeping is one of the best ways to slowdown free-radical damage in the body.

Cures Aches n Pains

Sometimes all you need is restful sleep to wake up without a back pain. Your muscles get tired with the daily toil and good sleeping habits can help you recover from muscle aches without popping any pills.

Improves Memory

A good night's sleep gives a fresh supply of energy to your brain cells. Not only does sleeping well sharpens your memory, it also makes you more creative. That is why, when you reach a creative dead-lock, all you need is some proper sleep to wake up with a great idea.

Maintain Weight

When you are sleep deprived, your hormones play havoc with your body. When your body is tired, your rate of metabolism is slow and this makes you pile on weight. You need to sleep well in order to lose weight or even to maintain a healthy weight balance.

Improves Digestion

Sometimes, lack of sleep and built up stress can erode the lining of your stomach. You digestive juices will not be secreted in time and you will suffer from chronic indigestion. Sleep is an important part of your body clock; if you ignore it, every system of your body will suffer.

Stress Buster

Who came first, the chicken or the egg? There is always a dilemma as to whether stress causes loss of sleep or lack of sleep stress you out. Don't get into intellectual discussions. Just sleep it off for the night and in the morning you will be clearly less stressed.

These are some of the most indisputable health benefits of sleep. Can you think of any more?

Story first published: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 19:23 [IST]
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