Did you get a good night's sleep last night? If you are like most people, the answer is probably no. Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice due to the high demands of life. In fact, sleep doesn't get too much attention until we actually miss it. Instead of thinking of sleep as a luxury or something you can catch up on later, try and think of it as an essential nutrient, just like vitamins or water. Sleep is when our bodies repair, rejuvenate, and renew. When you are sleep deprived, your body struggles to maintain itself mentally and physically. Lack of sleep shows up as dark, puffy eyes, dull, dry hair, low energy, weakened immune system, depression, irregular appetite and lack of sexual interest. Sleep deprivation can also trigger the release of cortisol (your stress hormone). Overproduction of cortisol ages your skin and contributes to signs of fatigue. A solid 8 hours of sleep each night is often referred to as beauty sleep because it is one of the best (and least expensive) beauty secrets of celebrities and models, or anyone who depends on their physical appearance for their livelihood. You can spend thousands of dollars on the latest surgery, or a trendy medical spa treatment, but the truth is, a good dose of sleep is the most effective beauty (and well-being) treatment of all!
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