{"id":5397,"date":"2021-01-26T21:31:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T21:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/?p=5397"},"modified":"2021-03-18T11:25:51","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T11:25:51","slug":"catch-those-zs-to-improve-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/general-healthcare\/catch-those-zs-to-improve-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Catch those Zs to improve your health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As many of us must stay home to stay safe, it can be challenging to get a good night&#8217;s sleep during lockdown.<\/p>\n<p>Our natural routine might involve outside activities and exercise that tires us out, but now, those days are &#8216;on hold&#8217;, so if we are not tired, we cannot sleep. No problem, right? Well, that&#8217;s wrong because sleep is an absolute necessity for mental and physical wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep has many benefits and we want to help all our <a href=\"https:\/\/promedical.co.uk\/\">candidates and clients<\/a> get a better night&#8217;s sleep! So, we compiled a list of the top 5 tips to help you sleep and the reasons you need rest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is sleep so important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Research shows that we spend up to one-third of our lives sleeping. Given that we spend such a considerable amount of time asleep, our sleep must be of good quality.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep is often the underestimated essential tool for healthy living. We need to sleep for the body to repair itself after an active day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top 5 Tips to help you drift off. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/promedical.co.uk\/\">ProMedical<\/a>, we advocate a healthy lifestyle, and we know sleep is a vital ingredient in maintaining a good quality of life and a healthy mind and body. So, we developed what we believe to be super tips to help you fall into the land of nod:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start to <strong>unwind<\/strong> a few hours before bedtime-ok, we live busy lives, this is not always possible but even an hour before bed, try to relax and get your mind in sleep mode.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>lavender bubble bath<\/strong> and a warm cup of calamine tea will help relax you before heading off to sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Yoga or any form of <strong>meditation<\/strong> just before bed helps unwind not only your mind but all your muscles too.<\/li>\n<li>Try to be <strong>organised<\/strong> for the morning. This way you are not lying awake worrying will you be ready for that all-important meeting, what will you wear etc. being prepared will help organise your thinking and ultimately relax you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exercise and outdoor activities<\/strong> are paramount to feeling well in general and tire you out for a restful night. This is a challenge at present, but even if its jogging on-the-spot in the back garden, at least it is outside!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What are the benefits of a good night&#8217;s sleep?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased <strong>concentration and productivity<\/strong> at work<\/li>\n<li>Lower chance of <strong>weight <\/strong>gain &#8211; lack of sleep is associated with poor eating habits, craving carbs, and overeating.<\/li>\n<li>Better overall <strong>mood<\/strong>&#8211; you are less likely to be irritable when you get enough sleep<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better general health<\/strong>&#8211; lower risks of heart disease and blood pressure. Getting enough sleep at night allows the body to repair itself and regulate blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Overall, you will feel <strong>more active<\/strong>, energised, and ready to face the day if you sleep well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is integral for a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle that we sleep seven-plus hours nightly. Good quality sleep without interruption is essential for our physical and mental development and wellbeing. So off to bed nice and early tonight!!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As many of us must stay home to stay safe, it can be challenging to get a good night&#8217;s sleep during lockdown. Our natural routine might involve outside activities and exercise that tires us out, but now, those days are &#8216;on hold&#8217;, so if we are not tired, we cannot sleep. No problem, right? 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