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Beauty and Sleep

Sleeping is a necessity, not a luxury. A good night's sleep is just as crucial to maintaining wellness as is a healthy diet and proper exercise.

The Importance of Sleep

Sleep is a restorative process. While we're sleeping, our brain can be cycling through the 3 phases of sleep: light, deep and REM. Sleep restores, rejuvenates and energizes the body and brain. Our immune systems are recharged, tissues grow and repair themselves, and our bodies conserve energy.

Dangers of Sleep Deprivation

Unfortunately, to many sleep is not valued. In this "open all night" society we now live in, four out of ten People in america are trading much-needed sleep hours for longer hours at the office, gym, club and other actions which seem more important or interesting. What they may not realize is that lack of sleep takes a toll on our mental and physical well being. Studies performed by the National Sleep Foundation display that even minimal sleep loss has a profoundly detrimental impact on feeling, cognition, performance, productivity, communication skills, accident rates and general health. For optimal functioning throughout the day, the average adult needs between seven to nine hours sleep a night. According to the NSF, the American adult population functions on about six and a half hours of sleep per night.

Don't Sleep?

For some, lack of sleep is not a choice, but a condition. Millions of Americans suffer from insomnia. According to the NSF, a third of Americans are using over the counter or prescription sleep aids at night. If you suffer from insomnia, here are some tips to help you get some shut eyes:

· Pray before bedtime. The bible informs us to "Cast your burden upon the Lord. Don't go to bed with a heavy load. Give it to God. Remember Joy comes in the morning"

· Avoid caffeinated meals and beverages like coffee, teas, soft drinks and chocolate 3 to 4 hours before bedtime.

· Exercise regularly, but complete your workout at least three hours before bedtime. Keep your body calm.

· Make sure your mattress is the right one for you. Flip your mattress over periodically.

· Develop a bedtime ritual. Taking a hot bath 90 minutes before bedtime will relax your body and usually make you feel sleepy.

· Make sure your bedroom is peaceful and comfortable.

· Have a mug of comfy milk.

· Play relaxing music.

· Go to bed and wake up the same time every day. When your sleep cycle has a regular rhythm you will feel better.

Be a Sleeping Beauty

A friend of mine once told me that a woman should current herself to her spouse at bedtime just like a current. Interesting...so I polled a few colleagues and found overall almost all husbands prefer their wives to be lingerie clad at bedtime. Nude arrived in a very close second and pajamas were considered very un-sexy. Wives chosen their hubbys put on only boxers to bed. Whatever your sleepwear preference, bedtime is the opportunity to prepare your mind and body for the rest it deserves. Here are some more tips to help you sleep pretty:

· Constantly remove your makeup and cleanse your face thoroughly before bed. Going to bed without washing your face not only leads to mascara-stained sheets but the dirt picked up during the day can clog pores and lead to acne.

· Brush and floss your teeth.

· Vaseline works wonders on rough places while you sleep. Try it on ft, elbows, and knees and dab a little on your lips too.

· There are several night creams on the market now claiming to be more effective if applied at bedtime, use the one which suits you

· If you wrap your hair in a scarf at bedtime, remember to wash it regularly.

· Wear your elegant nighties to bed. Don't save them for a special occasion. You are a special occasion.

· After your bath or shower ritual slather on a lotion that relaxes you and helps you fall asleep.

Here's wishing you brighter days and more restful nights!

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