During the day, your body is working hard to keep up with
your day and it requires the appropriate amount of time to rest, recover, and
recharge to do it all over again.
Most people think
that not getting a good night's sleep simply means you'll be a little tired the
next day, maybe a little foggy. It's nothing that a cup of coffee can't fix,
right? Coffee does help, but loading yourself up with caffeine is a band-aid
solution and not a permanent fix.
Lack Of
Sleep And Health
Lack of sleep is a factor in some of the most serious health
problems and can be a trigger for illness and disease. Studies have found that
people who have a shortened sleep, which is defined by less than 6 hours, are
at an increased risk of heart disease.
In 2011, the European Heart Journal's review of 15 medical
studies involving almost 475,000 people, found that the ones with shortened
sleep cycles had a 48% increased risk of developing or dying from coronary
heart disease. They also found that these people were also at a 15% greater
risk of developing or dying from stroke.
The study also links long sleepers, or people who average
nine or more hours a night, to a 38% increased risk in developing or dying from
coronary heart disease, and a 65% increased risk of stroke. Therefore, balance
is the key.
Daily
Distractions And Technology
The world we live in today doesn't make it easy to get a
good night's sleep. People are reporting higher levels of stress caused by
things like work, current events, family situations, and other factors that
didn't affect past generations. We are also using more and more technology that
affects our sleep cycles without us even realizing it.
There are many sleep aids that can be purchased but they are
artificial and may even cause dependency with some people. As always, Mother
Nature has provided us with a natural solution to this ever increasing problem.
The
Ultimate Sleep Recipe
This simple, two-ingredient recipe is your key to getting a
great night's sleep. It will help your body relax and regroup from the day, and
prepare itself for the next morning.
All you
need is:
- · 5 teaspoons of organic raw honey
- · 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt
Mix these two ingredients together and store it in a glass
jar. You can make as much or as little as you want, but a 5:1 ratio works the
best. Just put a little bit of this mixture under your tongue every night
before you go to sleep and let it dissolve naturally.
Salt
& Honey
Himalayan sea salt contains more than 80 minerals and
elements that your body needs for different processes, aiding your body in
recovering from the day. Honey contains glucose with aids in supplying our body's
cells with energy.
The combination of honey and salt increases serotonin, helps
us to de-stress naturally and get the best sleep possible. Try this natural
sleep aid and rest easy knowing your body will be ready to face the next day.
Source : Why Dont You Try This