Revitalise Your Health

This is one article in a 10 part series on how to look and feel younger naturally. This article reveals just how important sleep is for keeping us young and active on both the inside and the outside.

A good night’s sleep makes you feel alive and alert the next day. It energises you and means you’re more active the next day. By staying active you are preventing the aging process from infiltrating your body.

Research has shown that people who sleep less than seven hours per night are more likely to be overweight. It is believed that the lack of sleep impacts the balance of hormones in the body that affect appetite. Being overweight is one way to look and feel considerably older than you are.

Depression is also more common in those who get fewer than seven hours sleep per night. Sleep impacts the chemical serotonin and people with a defficiency in this chemical are more likely to suffer from depression. Depression is one way to make you feel a lot older than you really are.

Sleep also helps the body make repairs to damage caused by harmful exposures, such as ultraviolet rays. UV rays damage the skin and contribute to the aging process. Adequate sleep can reduce the aging process.

So, how can we get more sleep?

Set a regular bedtime is the first thing you should do. By going to bed at the same time every night signals to your brain that it’s time to sleep.

Stay active during the day - but not right before bed. If you’re busy throughout the day and moving around a lot then it tires out your body enabling you to sleep more.

Avoid stimulants such as caffeine which can be found in fizzy drinks and coffee as well as energy drinks. Nicotine is also a stimulant so try to quit smoking (see part 3) and alcohol in the evening causes a person to become restless and wake up during the night.

Before going to bed try to relax your mind. Avoid violent or scary movies in the evenings. Reading a book can help the mind to relax and soft, relaxing music may help.

Create the right sleep environment to promote better sleep. Research has shown that people sleep best in a dark room that is fairly cool. Keep a window open to keep a constant flow of air and keep the noise levels down.

If you’re tired, it’s hard to look and feel your best. Sleep is vital for the everyday functioning of our body, make sure you get enough of it.

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There are many ways to give your body a natural energy boost. One way is with herbs. Herbs lend your body additional energy, boost the metabolism, and generally help keep you fit and healthy. Some of the more popular herbs might not be good to take with other stimulants or prescription medications. Also don’t try to take everything, thinking that more is better. Instead, learn about each herb and select one or a few that seem to fit best with your particular energy needs.

Ginseng - Siberian Ginseng has long been used in China for both male and female hormonal problems. It’s considered to be a particularly good herb for men because is helps relieve or prevent impotency. Ginseng is a great source of energy though, both mental and physical. It can help your body resist the effects of stress, and it normalizes both blood pressure and blood sugar levels. When used with Cayenne and Gota Kola, it’s considered to be an excellent quick energy source.

Gota Kola - This herb is excellent for memory. When it’s used in combination with Cayenne, it helps stimulate blood circulation to the brain. When taken regularly, Gota Kola is said to improve learning ability.

Black Walnut - This herb is high in natural potassium, iodine and manganese. It strengthens and builds muscles, nerves, and tooth enamel.

Licorice Root - This herb is used for many things, but in the context of energy and fitness uses, it helps stimulate and regulate adrenalin production in your body.

Fennel - Helps regulate your appetite which is helpful when trying to lose weight.

Peppermint - This is a natural stimulant which can be used to replace coffee. It also strengthens the nerves and heart muscles, plus it cleanses and tones the entire body.

Cayenne - Also known as Capsicum, this herb is an all purpose stimulant that’s often added to various infection fighting remedies as well as energy and blood building remedies. Cayenne improves the bodies circulatory system. It helps the cell structures of arteries and veins so they’ll regain elasticity. It also regulates the blood and strengthens the heart. As one of the strongest herbal stimulants, it’s an excellent choice for boosting your energy.

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