sleepingclockOptimal sleep is essential for good health. Cell regeneration, detoxification, release of growth hormone and muscle repair, all occur during sleep. Make the most of your sleep time by creating a sanctuary to ease your body into slumber mode:

  1. Room should be completely dark. Light disrupts the pineal gland, which produces melatonin, the hormone that regulates the sleep cycle and influences release of reproductive hormones.
  2. Unplug all electrical devices within three feet of bed. They produce EMFs, which disrupt the production of melatonin and the neurotransmitter serotonin. Some experts even recommend cutting the circuit breaker at night to completely reduce EMFs.
  3. Do not sleep with cell phone near you. Cell phones interfere with the length and quality of sleep. Put in another room to recharge overnight.
  4. Discontinue tv and computer use an hour before bedtime.
  5. Finish eating two hours before bedtime.
  6. Incorporate lavender essential oil into your bedtime routine. Add a few drops to warm bath water or sprinkle a few drops on your pillow case to relax.

Follow these steps to ensure you have the restorative sleep your body needs. The use of OTC sleep aids is shown to significantly increase death risk and cancer risk. For sleep aid alternatives, visit AbundantLifeWellnessGA.com, 770.663.7898.

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