A Good Night Sleep is Essential

A good night's sleep is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Getting enough quality sleep can help protect your mental and physical health, safety, and quality of life. Unfortunately, sleep deficiency is a common problem for many people. It may be the result of schedules, lifestyle choices, medical conditions, or medications. Here are some reasons to make sure you are catching enough ZZZs.

  1. Sleep is linked to healthy brain function and emotional well-being. This includes concentration, cognition, productivity and performance. If you're sleep deficient, you may have trouble making decisions, solving problems, controlling emotions, and coping with change. There is also a strong link to lack of sleep and depression.
  2. Sleep is linked to good physical health. Sleep is involved in healing and repairing your heart and blood vessels. People who don't get enough sleep are at a far greater risk of heart disease or stroke than those who get a full 7 or 8 hours a night. Poor sleep habits are also linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. People who are sleep deprived often have an increased appetite due to hormones, and have a harder time fighting cravings and making healthy choices. When you're tired, you also lack the motivation to exercise.
  3. Sleep is linked to performance and safety. Getting enough sleep helps you function well throughout the day. When you are sleep deficient, you may be less productive, make more mistakes, and take longer to finish tasks. You may also experience a slower reaction time which can affect your driving and general safety. 

Everyone has a bad night of sleep now and then, but if you are continually sleep deprived, it's important to get to the source of the problem. If you suffer from chronic pain and have difficulty getting comfortable at night, massage Milkweed Balm before bedtime to help soothe your muscles. Milkweed Balm may help you get the essential sleep your body needs to function well everyday.