R & R for Sunday, February 26th, 2012

Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. 

Thomas Dekker

R and R tip # 90:  Regroup and Restore

Rest, relax and sleep for a healthier life style.

Sleep, like food and water, is necessary for everybody because it is a time when the body is at rest and can heal. Unfortunately, in today’s frantic society sleep tends to be put on the back burner

When people mention that they want to improve their lifestyle they usually refer to two things, eating properly along with an increase in physical activities.

Though diet and exercise are critical components of healthy lifestyles, it’s also important to remember that sleep is inherently linked with how we eat and how much, how we exercise and whether or not we lose weight, and how we function on a daily basis. Getting the proper amount of sleep each night is necessary to face the world with your best foot forward.

Think about the last time that you didn't get enough sleep and how the next day played out? Perhaps your memory was a little bit off, or maybe you saw yourself getting irritated by small nuances that had occurred. 

Sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes way beyond just boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles.  Sleep will improve your memory, cause you to live longer, curb inflammation, spur creativity, sharpen your attention span, and reduce levels of stress.  All very good reasons to get a good nights rest.

Take time for yourself - Outside of your exercise regime and taking better care of yourself through a healthy diet try getting more sleep, This will help relieve stress and take care of your emotional well-being.  Even small changes to diet, exercise and sleep habits can return big benefits to your health and  how you feel when you wake up each morning to face the world.

Love, Live, Laugh and Be Happy!

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