Dr Louise Wiseman
Sleep is the ultimate lifestyle accessory by necessity. No matter age, social status, or bank account, investment in sleep is a basic human need. You cannot purchase, delegate, or avoid it. This ubiquitous beauty boost and ‘nourishment for your being’ is yours for free if you want to take it. Shift workers and young parents become obsessed with their shuteye bank. Sleep requirements vary between individuals based on physiology, age, and health. If you don’t get the correct sleep for you, your mood deteriorates, energy and motivation are sapped. Chemical changes mean your immune system comes under threat; weight can increase, libido, and even fertility can decline. The ability to concentrate and retain information worsens and relationships and selfesteem are not enhanced either. After a bad night, you may miss exercise that day and crave sugar, thinking it will give you a buzz you are missing. There is no quick fix to replace sleep. Medical studies differentiate between real insomnia and sleep problems. True insomnia is a case for a doctor’s appointment.
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