The weekend is almost over, which means most of us have to get back to work tomorrow. Even though there’s not much we can do during this crisis (unfortunately, parties, barbecues, and birthday celebrations are out of the question…), it’s no surprise that many of us feel pretty exhausted when Monday rolls around. But what if we told you that a good night’s sleep is so important for our physical health and emotional well-being that it could improve your entire workweek? You’ve probably heard this before, but in this article, we’ll explain why certain specific relaxing herbs and sleep-promoting herbs from Dutch-Smart can truly help you improve your life.
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Lack of sleep makes you gain weight
Let’s start with something that will resonate with many of us: lack of sleep is strongly linked to weight gain. And that’s exactly what most of us don’t want. Research shows that people who don’t get enough sleep are often heavier (and less healthy) than those who do get enough sleep. In a comprehensive study, adults who didn’t get the necessary hours of sleep at night were 55% more likely to be obese. The effect of sleep on weight gain appears to be linked to many factors, including its impact on hormones and motivation. As you know, our supplement shop offers many supplements and herbs that can help you lose weight, but perhaps an herb like valerian is even more effective!
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Sleep makes you happier
Mood swings are one of the most obvious side effects of a lack of sleep, and many of us can tell plenty of stories about irritability, frustration, and even symptoms of depression when we get tired. Sleep does indeed play a key role in our ability to regulate positive and negative emotions and actually reduces our sensitivity to emotional stimuli. Science has shown that sleep deprivation reduces our ability to process important social cues. Together, these limitations can make it quite difficult to be social and cheerful. So what is this amazing herb that helps you sleep well and might even make you happier in the end? Blue lotus!
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Getting enough sleep improves your memory and performance
Do you want to perform well at work, in the bedroom, or just in general during a conversation with your partner? Well, a good night’s sleep is essential for your brain to function optimally. A great herb that promotes both the ability to sleep and brain optimization is Skullcap. Sleep actually affects everything, from the ability to focus and solve problems to remembering important information. Memory consolidation—the process by which information is transferred from our fleeting short-term memory to our long-term memory—takes place while we sleep. Even if you’re just an hour short on sleep, it can already impair your performance, much like alcohol consumption. At the same time, sleep deprivation increases the number of mistakes we make while working.
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Getting enough sleep improves our athletic performance
Did you think you had everything under control with some workouts and healthy eating? Think again! Sleep is just as important as these two factors. Stanford researchers studied the effect of sleep on a group of basketball players. The study found that getting enough sleep significantly improved the players’ speed, accuracy, reaction time, and overall well-being. In addition, sleep deprivation negatively affects our metabolism and makes it harder for your body to convert sugars into energy to get you through the day. And if that’s not enough? We have plenty of dietary supplements to give you a nudge in the right direction.
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Getting enough sleep keeps your body healthy
It’s clear that sleep is essential. But going to bed an hour earlier every now and then can make a big difference in your health. For example, getting enough sleep is essential for our immune system to fight off infections. Even a partial loss of sleep can significantly reduce the effectiveness of your immune system. At the same time, it has been shown that both too little and too much sleep have a negative effect on heart health. Chronic short sleepers are 48% more likely to develop or die from heart disease. Do you often stay in bed until noon? That increases the risk by another 38%. If you combine a sleep or dream herb with a relaxing herb, we’re sure you’ll be able to handle life like never before!
