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Natural Strategies to Sleep Better

Getting a good night’s rest can be achieved by employing several effective strategies

B.R. Shenoy
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Published in
5 min readMay 6, 2021

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“Sleep is the golden chain that binds health and our bodies together.” — Thomas Dekker

Sleep is essential for protecting both our physical and mental well-being. Sleep allows the body to repair itself and be fit and ready for a new day.

Per the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, lack of sleep is linked to numerous health issues, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression.

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What Happens During Sleep?

According to the American Sleep Association:

“Changes in your temperature, heart rate, and brain activity all occur during sleep. Although physiological demands are decreased, several things are still going on.”

“As you pass through the various stages of sleep, your body cognitively and physically restores itself. For example, cells synthesize protein, tissues repair themselves and growth…

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B.R. Shenoy
ILLUMINATION

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