We can all agree that we feel much better and refreshed after a good night of sleep. This theory provides a scientific explanation of that special feeling. Our body literally heals and renews itself while we sleep. The evidence for this came from both animal and human studies. Majority of restorative functions in the body occur while we are not awake – muscle growth, tissue repair, growth hormone release, synthesis of molecules that are essential for proper functioning of our cells all happen dominantly, or in some cases even exclusively during sleep. After a good sleep, neurons in our brain replenish their energy, which improves our mental performance, mood, mental health and much more.

Our metabolic health also improves with good sleep. To be more specific, people who sleep 8 hours per night are much less likely to develop diabetes compared to people who sleep 6 hours. People with poor sleep hygiene (short and inconsistent sleep) have elevated levels of stress hormones and are more likely to suffer from chronic stress. Moreover, immune cells which are regularly produced in our body are more successful in dealing with bacteria and viruses when we get enough sleep. In contrast, when we are sleep deprived, we are more likely to suffer from an infection. Therefore, having healthy immune cells directly translates to a healthy body and HUmineral Immune Boost can have a significant effect on our immune system! Even the body’s largest organ – skin – benefits from a good sleep schedule. The skin changes constantly, it takes approximately 27 days for the skin to renew itself with new cells. This process is more efficient with proper sleep, as the skin heals faster, shows less signs of aging, and is more resilient to ultraviolet rays. You can additionally enhance this process of regeneration with Humic Hydration Mineral Skin Spray which is loaded with wide spectrum antioxidants and electrolytes! Our product supports regeneration of stressed skin and promotes a healthy pH balance and reduces inflammation.

Even more striking are the consequences of prolonged periods of no sleep, also known as sleep deprivation. When we shorten our sleep, our mental performance significantly decreases: attention span shortens, alertness, memory, and concentration are all reduced, reaction time is slower, we have poorer judgment in day-to-day situations. Reduced sleep can also make you moody and quick-tempered, while chronic sleep deprivation may even lead to anxiety and depression. This is all a direct consequence of poor replenishment of energy resources for neurons. But the brain is not the only affected organ. People who sleep less have higher values of blood pressure and blood glucose which long-term increases the risk for diabetes. As previously mentioned, the immune system also suffers, and you are more prone to getting sick.