While our get-up-and-go culture may say otherwise, sleep is absolutely essential for our inner and outer wellness. A good night’s sleep gives your body a chance to reset, allowing time for your systems to repair damaged cells or tissues, flush out toxins, and rebuild your energy supply. To put it simply, when you don’t get enough of it– your body and your mind pay the price.
How Does Sleep Help Your Body?
Sleep has an effect on many different bodily functions and systems, including:
- Immune System – While you sleep, your immune system is hard at work, building defenses against infections and diseases. If you don’t get enough sleep, your immune system will be much weaker than it should be— then you are at a higher risk of catching any virus or bug that comes your way.
- Body Weight – Sleep plays a significant role in balancing the hormones that control feelings of hunger and satiety. So, when you don’t sleep as much as you should, you’re much more likely to overeat and are at a higher risk of gaining weight.
- Heart Health – A recent study found that getting less than six hours of sleep over a long period of time increases the risk of heart failure by 48%. That same lack of sleep also increases the risk of stroke by 15%.
- Skin Health – Sleep gives your body a chance to produce collagen, a protein responsible for plump, wrinkle-free skin. When you don’t get enough sleep, you have less collagen and will most likely have more wrinkles, sagging, and other signs of aging.
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How Does Sleep Help Your Mind?
Sleep isn’t just good for the body– it’s also imperative for a healthy mind. Sleep affects:
- Memory – Harvard University conducted a study that found that getting five hours of sleep or less per night creates brain fog—unable to remember information. This is because the brain encodes memories and information during sleep, so if you don’t get enough– you will have trouble remembering details like that big conference call at work or your friend’s birthday.
- Productivity – Sleep plays a vital role in your concentration and cognition, with research showing that a good night’s sleep can enhance problem-solving skills. Another study found that a loss in sleep has the same effect on the brain as alcohol.
- Emotional Well-Being – Losing sleep will also just put you in a bad mood. Research shows a correlation between poor sleep and mental health issues like depression. But adequate and restorative sleep will regulate your mood and overall emotional well-being.
Get More Sleep
Affecting everything from the immune system, weight, and skin to productivity and mood, getting enough sleep is an absolute must for a healthy mind, body, and overall well-being.
If you need to get more sleep, try:
- Creating a sleep routine with a regular bedtime and healthy before-bed habits
- Avoiding smoking, big meals, and drinking before bed
- Getting regular exercise
You can also try incorporating self-care to your evening routine to help you wind down and prepare for a restful night’s sleep. Rela with a KNESKO collagen mask before bedtime to help reduce your stress and center your soul, preparing you for a restful night’s sleep. Adding a KNESKO face or eye mask to your evening ritual can also reduce under-eye puffiness to help you look and feel rejuvenated in the morning.
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