You know what a difference it makes when you’re well-rested. How much sleep you get can make or break your day and also your health. However, sometimes no matter how early you hit the hay, getting a restful sleep can be tough, especially as you age. There have been times when healthy sleep eluded me, but luckily I’ve learned a few things about how to get a healthy sleep naturally, and now I’m happy to say that it is rare that I don’t catch a solid night of peaceful sleep.
About 70 million Americans experience sleep problems ranging from chronic sleep disorders to sporadic sleep troubles. Studies show that just one night of insufficient sleep can affect memory, productivity, and even the ability y to carry on a regular conversation. As a writer, researcher, and humanitarian, with several radio interviews a week, I can’t afford to not be at my mental peak, and chances are you can’t either. Long-term sleep deprivation can have serious effects such as higher risk for high blood pressure, depression, heart attack, decreased immunity, obesity, and diabetes. As you can see, getting enough sleep should be as much a part of your health regimen as eating well and exercising are!
Tina Turbin
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Thanks for sharing this! I guess I should be getting to sleep now!
Wow! I can’t believe how many people have sleep problems. I think it has a lot to do with nutrition.
I couldn’t agree more. This is one of those “basics” that, if missing, can really affect a person’s health and well-being. Sleep and nutrition–what a difference they make!
Thanks Tina. This is great practical advice.
So many people seem to think they can “get by” without proper rest, but this article sets the record straight!
Thanks for this advice, Tina. Does anyone have good tips on how to improve the quality of sleep, especially through nutrition.
I had no idea really how destructive lack of sleep can be to your health. Thank you for sharing this information with us.
I used to go with very little sleep for years, and I thought it wasn’t affecting me, but after I started working from home, I began sleeping in a bit and getting about 7 hours of sleep a night (after just getting 4-5 a night!). It has really made a world of difference. I hope other readers take this valuable advice to heart!
I used to go for years without sufficient sleep and when I started working from home I started finally getting at least 7 hours a night. It has really made huge difference in my well-being.