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Better Sleep- Younger You

We can’t survive without sleep, and yet
many people undervalue its importance.
Quality sleep is essential for good health

as we allow our body to turn on its divine
mechanisms of repairing, restoring,

healing, and rejuvenating.

If getting into a state of deep sleep is

challenging for you, here is something to
understand and maybe change.

Our brain has a clock which works
according to circadian rhythm. The

“turn on/off button” of the clock is in
our eyes. Light hits the eyes, triggering

the brain to produce chemicals that
signal the body clock when to get asleep
and when to get awake. The two main

hormones which send these signals are
cortisol and melatonin.

Cortisol acts as a signal for the body to
wake up, supporting alertness and focus

throughout the day. One of the most
powerful ways to trigger a healthy release

of cortisol is to view sunlight as soon as
you wake up for around 2 to 10 minutes.
However, if it’s cloudy, it may take longer.

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