Good quality sleep depends on a fairly large number of conditions, failure to comply with which can result in constant sleep deprivation, and in the long term and serious health problems. What interferes with healthy sleep and threatens negative consequences?
Primers, highlighters, shimmers - perhaps they manage to hide traces of lack of sleep, but definitely not for long. Real beauty is born at night while we are fast asleep. What prevents the eyes from sparkling, the skin from shining, and the body from being vigorous, flexible, and without swelling - we tell together with Gosha Semyonov, CEO of Blue Sleep, a company producing sleep products.
Incorrect room temperature and humidity:
In the stuffy dry air, bacteria multiply faster, and the skin quickly becomes dull and dehydrated. In general, a temperature of 15-23 degrees is considered optimal for rest and recovery of the body. Ventilate the room more often, especially during the heating season. Recall that a humidifier copes well with dry air.
Light:
Even a night light or a candle can harm the production of melatonin, the hormone of the "circadian" rhythm of all living organisms. It is also called the "sleep hormone". With its help, antioxidants are produced - substances that help us to be healthy, and our skin to be young and elastic. That is why total darkness is a friend of everyone who wants to have slept and attractive.
Noise:
Any sounds, except natural ones, prevent us from falling asleep, as they force the brain to be constantly on the alert - to control the situation. Suddenly enemies, and we are sleeping? Therefore, even falling asleep in the midst of noise, we will wake up sleepy, because the brain simply did not rest.
There is a concept of "white noise" - when the sounds are monotonous, not straining, reminiscent of the noise of blood flow and heartbeat inside the body. They are recommended to be included in newborns for stress relief and better sleep.
Light of gadgets:
Surely you have heard about this, but we will repeat: the blue light of the monitor, TV, phone screen is a "gentle monster" that steals our sleep and kills our beauty. Artificial light disrupts circadian rhythms. Better to leaf through a magazine or read a paper book.
Stress:
It is difficult to "turn off" all problems and cases at the click of a button. But they should definitely be left outside the bedroom walls. Unresolved conflicts, problems at work and in the family cannot be resolved better and faster if we are nervous before going to bed. In addition, stress causes high blood pressure, lowered immunity, depression, and premature aging.
Binge eating:
Tomorrow is a new day, and the cake on the top shelf of the refrigerator will wait for you, and not turn into spinach at 12 o'clock in the morning. The load on the gastrointestinal tract before going to bed will definitely not give you enough sleep. Worse, nighttime meals can close the circle of sleep problems, as sleep deprivation releases the hormone cortisol, which makes you feel hungry.
Alcohol:
"Get drunk and forget" - maybe this solves some problems, but definitely not with sleep. Even a glass of the best Sauvignon Blanc before bed, alas, will negatively affect the quality of sleep. Lack of sleep, swelling, and bad mood, but not radiant skin and glitter in the eyes, you will see in the mirror in the morning. A feeling of weakness and a headache can be added to the "rumpled" look. Therefore, it is better to drink a glass of wine at lunch or at least a few hours before bedtime.
Excessive physical activity before bed:
Excessive, exhausting activity before bed is harmful. We will burn an extra 100 calories in the gym, but at night we will jerk our arms, legs and periodically scream. The thing is that sport excites the nervous system, but at night it is useless. If the activity is in the evening, then it is gentle and enjoyable: quiet walking, swimming, dancing together.
Wrong sleeping positions:
If you sleep on an uncomfortable pillow or sleep without it at all, then due to a strong rush of blood in an unnatural position of the head, swelling in the morning is ensured. We buried our noses in the pillow - in the morning a pillow on my face. It is also important to sleep in the correct posture: scientists believe that it is optimal to sleep on the left side. This improves digestion and reduces the burden on the body, and also allows you to breathe correctly during sleep and avoid snoring.
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