(And 8 Tricks to Help you Sleep Better)
The Dalai Lama accords a lot of
importance by saying, “Sleeping is the best meditation”. Anti-aging never had a better ally than a
healthy sleeping habit! Sleep creates an automatic shield against skin aging
and strengthens your immune system in several ways. Want to know how?
Good sleeping habits help in giving
you
1. Skin
rejuvenation by keeping at bay
a) Puffy
eyelids
b) Wrinkles
and fine lines
c) Dark
circles around the eyes
d) Acne
2. A
glowing complexion
3. Alert,
calm and refreshed on waking
4. Less
mood swings, more optimism and enthusiasm
5. Motor
skills and memory improved
6. Cellular
regeneration that helps in keeping you looking good and feeling good
7. Inflammation,
if any, is reduced
8. Increased
life span due to improved
a) Endocrine
levels and glucose tolerance
b) Immune
system
c) Blood
pressure levels
d) Memory
power, alertness and performance
e) Body
fat levels
It is ever so important that you
sleep well and sufficiently so that you can avail all these benefits. So, here
are some easy to follow ideas that ensure a good night’s sleep.
1. Inculcating
an ‘early to bed early to rise’ habit improves efficiency and boosts immunity
2. Maintain
the same sleep schedule; getting up at the same time and going to bed at the
same time
3. Have
a meal of less calories at night – about 400 to 500
calories
4. Abstain
from alcoholic drinks for about three hours prior to bedtime
5. Avoid
caffeinated drinks after lunch and onwards
6. Avoid
desserts before bedtime
8. Other
simple ways to induce a good night’s sleep are
a) Listening
to soothing musicb) Having a glass of warm milk just before turning in
c) Meditation
d) Reading
e) Writing your diary
f) A massage and/or hot bath
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