The Health Benefits of Sleeping Naked

Skip pajamas!!!! Experts say sleeping au naturel is better for your health. Researchers found that sleeping naked is not only comfortable , but it regulates your skin temperature, preventing you from waking in the middle of the night.

Staying cool through the night has also been  found to increase your metabolism. While sleeping in colder temperatures "brown fat", a healthy fat found in the neck, is activated . This good fat will help you burn calories while it generates body heat.

Many specialists recommend sleeping naked as a way for your skin to breathe, which is especially important for women. Yeast infections,a type of bacteria , thrive in a warm moist areas, which can be created while sleeping in pajamas. 

Skipping clothes isn't just recommended for females, but it is important for a man in order to maximize their sperm production. It is recommend that a man's scrotum sits at around 95 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit, which is just a tad cooler than the rest of your body reports Men's Health.

Its been found that the quality of sperm suffers if your testicles become too warm, which was shown in a study that tested the semen of men who used saunas.

                                                                              

Although sleeping naked has been proven to be beneficial to your health, it is just as good for your relationship. Experts say that skin-to-skin contact releases oxytocin in your brain, also known as the "love hormone", which brings couples together emotionally and increases trust within the relationship. 

This type of contact has also been found to boost your immune system, steady cortisol levels and lower blood pressure.

I hope you guys find this info interesting, let me know your thoughts!!!

Indoor Plants Which Can Contribute To A Better Night's Sleep

I don't know if you guys experienced this growing-up . I lived with my grandmother and she was passionate about her plants , I remember we always had plants indoors in my naivety I assumed it was for decoration purposes! She is now passed, therefore I can't confirm why but she was always a extremely wise woman ! I chose to believe that she was protecting us from the harmful toxins in the environment by using these indoor plants to clean the air. 

Upon investigation I found that these below indoor  plants can assist those of us who are experiencing difficulties in sleeping . I don't know about you guys but I prefer to purchase a plant rather than some pills! It's worth a try.  

Lavender

• It’s  probably the most well-known of all plants when it comes to inducing sleep and reducing anxiety levels. Research backs up these claims, with lavender scents shown to slow down heart rate, lower blood pressure and levels of stress.

Snake Plant

• One of the most recommended plants for improving indoor air quality, the Snake Plant is a hardy and easy to care-for plant.
• It emits oxygen at night time whilst simultaneously taking in carbon dioxide – something we naturally produce when breathing.  All this leads to a purer quality of air and a better night’s sleep.

Aloe Vera

• Listed as one of NASA’s top air-improving plants, Aloe works much like the Snake Plant – it emits oxygen at night, making for a more restful slumber. It’s also one of the easiest plants to grow and maintain – it tolerates ‘neglect’ well and so doesn’t require frequent watering.

Jasmine

• This exotic plant has a gentle, soothing effect on the body and mind. It has been shown in one study to reduce anxiety levels, leading to a greater quality of sleep.

Gardenia

• Gardenias are a popular plant choice for bedrooms. Studies indicate that keeping one in  your room may help you achieve a better quality of sleep.

Spider Plant

• The NASA tests showed it to remove around 90% of the potentially cancer-causing chemical formaldehyde from the air. Since formaldehyde is found in common household products like adhesives, grout and fillers, it’s a good idea to keep one of these plants around.

English Ivy 

• Another one of NASA’s top plants for purifying the air, English Ivy is simple to grow and only needs moderate exposure to sunlight.

I'll be taking a trip to our local plant shop to get some of these!!! I hope this can assist some of you.  

The Importance of Sleep for a Healthy Lifestyle

Most of us would have heard sometime in our lives that we need 8 hours of sleep. I for one took this very serious , honestly I enjoyed sleeping and I took getting my rest as a matter of importance. Up until I got pregnant with Zachary ,for that entire 9 months or so I did not get a good nights rest . This was due to complications in my pregnancy. Of course ,when baby came that was another story which we are all so familiar with. Zach was a good baby after three months he slept through the entire night but that didn't help me because I was paranoid and got up every 2 hours to check on him!! This caused my sleep pattern to change drastically. In 2016, I had a bright idea to go back to school and get my MBA , being a mother of two , a wife, a house to run and a full time job the only time I could get some studies in is at nights . There were nights when I was up for hours heading to bed after 3 sometimes 4 am , this was imperative . Even when the semester ended it was difficult to get to bed at a decent hour , I have been made a conscious decision to go to bed at 11pm for the latest.  That is yet to be accomplished!!

Here are some tips and benefits of a good night's rest;

Lets start with the Sleep Cycle :

Reasons why we require a good night's sleep:

• Poor Sleep Can Make You Gain Weight - Poor sleep is strongly linked to weight gain
• Good Sleepers tend To Eat Fewer Calories - Studies show that sleep deprived individuals have a bigger appetite and tend to eat more calories 
• A Good Night Sleep Can Improve Concentration and Productivity- Sleep is important for various aspects of brain function.This includes cognition, concentration, productivity and performance.In a study on basketball players, longer sleep was shown to significantly improve speed, accuracy, reaction times, and mental wellbeing . Less sleep duration has also been associated with poor exercise performance and functional limitation in elderly women.
• Poor Sleepers Have a Greater Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke- A review of 15 studies found that short sleepers are at far greater risk of heart disease or stroke than those who sleep 7 to 8 hours per night
• Experimental sleep restriction affects blood sugar and reduces insulin sensitivity .In a study of healthy young men, restricting sleep to 4 hours per night for 6 nights in a row caused symptoms of pre-diabetes
• Mental health issues, such as depression, are strongly linked to poor sleep quality and sleeping disorders
• Even a small loss of sleep has been shown to impair immune function.One large 2-week study monitored the development of the common cold after giving people nasal drops with the virus that causes colds
• Sleep can have a major effect on inflammation in the body.In fact, sleep loss is known to activate undesirable markers of inflammation and cell damage.

Tips for Sleeping:

• Stick to a sleep schedule
• Pay attention to what you eat and drink close to bed time 
• Create a bedtime ritual - relaxing techniques
• Get comfortable - create a room that is ideal for sleeping 
• Limit day time naps 
• Include physical activities in your daily routine 
• Manage stress.   

I hope this information helps us get some Zzzzzzzz..