HomeThe BuzzSleep is One of the Pillars of Good Health
Sleep is One of the Pillars of Good Health
February 01, 2019
Last month I introduced you to Cheryl Richardsonand her book, Take Time for Your Life,. This month I’d like to share the latest information about SLEEP and hopefully inspire you to explore your sleep habits and how lack of sleep may be affecting you or your loved ones.
We live in asleep-deprived societyand this has led to a rise in fatigue syndromes, daytime sleepiness, depression, clumsiness, andweight loss or weight gain andtype 2 diabetes. It adversely affects the brain and cognitive function. If you simply ask a few people how they slept last night, you’ll be surprised at how many say poorly.
I would venture to say, you may be one of those who are not getting enough sleep. Want to know if you have a sleep deficit?
Here are 4 things to know about sleep.
You likely need more sleep than you’re getting.Find out here.
Being sleep-deprived is common and you may not even know it’s affecting you.
Sleep deprivation comes in two levels.Acute sleep deprivationmeans getting less sleep than usual over a night or two. Chronic sleep deprivation, on the other hand, means not getting quite enough sleep for weeks, months, or even years.
When people experience acute sleep deprivation, their sense of feeling crummy and tired is aligned with the actual impact of not sleeping enough.
When people are chronically sleep-deprived, they tend to underestimate how much it’s affecting them.
Acute sleep deprivation affects people in many ways:
Decreased cognitive performance
Worsening of mood
Daytime sleepiness
Fatigue
Chronic sleep deprivation is associated with long-term health effects.
Anxiety and depression
Cardiovascular disease
Inflammation throughout body
Weaker immune system
Increased risk of obesity
Only you can answer the question about how much sleep you’re getting (or not getting). I hope you’ll take time to give this some thought and do what you need to do to get your Zzzz’s. Your good health depends on it.
Want to get support foryour skincare journey?Join us at theChristine Byer Beauty Club. We offer a 14-Day FREE Preview with full access to everything in the Club. Ask Christine questions and have access to savings and the opportunity to win a FREE consultation. If you don’t find value in your membership, cancel within the 14 days at no charge.
While the dermatologists' recommended Vitamin A, C and sunscreen is a great start, skincare innovations have moved on (especially in Korea!). We need to capture the best of the best in innovative skincare and put that into our routines for top results.
Over the years I've seen many clients get super confused about layering their skincare products. I've helped clients unravel the mystery of layering Retin A, facial oils, gels, creams, essences, toners, ampoules, sunscreen etc. Layering products doesn't have to be rocket science. However, there are a few issues to avoid...
We all know that when it comes to the skin on our faces, we invest time, energy, and money to make sure it looks and feels its best. But what about the skin on our hands, arms, and the rest of our bodies? Sometimes we neglect our body skin, but it deserves just as much attention and care.