Fight premature aging… by sleeping!
It is a scientifically proven fact that lack of sleep has a negative impact on health. From a correct hormonal balance, brain functions, skin health, emotional disorders, among others.
It has been proven that sleeping less than 8 hours a day contributes significantly to premature skin aging, since it is during the hours of sleep that the skin renews and regenerates itself.
During sleep, the body reaches its highest levels of estrogen production, the hormone responsible for hair growth and skin firmness, and which helps prevent the early appearance of wrinkles.
Adequate rest also promotes collagen production, forming a natural protective barrier against toxic substances. It helps keep the skin hydrated and is responsible for the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Nowadays, sleep quality has been seriously affected by dealing with increasingly high levels of stress and a poor or non-existent sleep routine. Therefore, if you currently do not have a good sleep habit, now is a very good time to start.
That's why today we share with you a list of good habits that you can gradually or collectively incorporate into your daily routine to achieve restful and, above all, healthy sleep.
Alcohol and tobacco (nicotine) - Try to avoid alcohol and tobacco use before bed.
Both have the ability to stimulate your central nervous system and affect melatonin production, increasing the chance of staying awake throughout the night.
In addition to causing dehydration and premature aging of your skin... which also makes us lose even more sleep!
Physical activity - Physical exercise during the day is one of the best allies for good health and restful sleep at night. However, if you exercise shortly before going to sleep, due to the increase in adrenaline and epinephrine levels in your body, it will be very difficult for you to achieve deep relaxation and sleep.
Eat a light dinner or do intermittent fasting - Generally, most sleep problems in healthy people arise from a high intake of calories and/or carbohydrates during dinner. This triggers several levels of our body chemistry and causes us to lack sleep. Instead, a light dinner of vegetables and protein will make you feel lighter and more willing to sleep well.
As many people already know, intermittent fasting has many benefits for our health, including allowing our body and brain to rest and regenerate properly.
Sleeping routine - Defining a correct sleeping routine will help you give your body hormonal stability, which will become accustomed to these patterns, reducing oxidative stress processes.
You can start by setting alarms to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day. Mind you, you can have your exceptions, it's all about being happy and enjoying life. Just try to stick to your routine as many days as possible.
Don't use your devices an hour before bedtime - Being exposed to the blue light generated by electronic devices contributes to severe sleep disorders. For example, it prevents the proper secretion of melatonin, the natural substance that will help you sleep properly. We recommend reading a book, listening to classical music, meditating or taking advantage of this time for your facial care routine, and in this way starting the natural relaxation process.
Now, if you find it impossible to disconnect from the digital world before going to sleep, we suggest making sure you have a screen saver or turn on the blue light blocking option on your mobile devices.
Follow these simple tips and come back to share with us how you felt doing them.
Also share with us if you have any other sleeping routine.
Sweet dreams
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