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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Hotels and spas have recognized that providing a good night’s sleep in the modern world may mean more for some travelers than offering blackout shades and a comfortable mattress.
Many offer an extensive menu of pillows, aromatherapy, or even a sleep concierge to help travelers regulate their circadian rhythms.
Weighted blankets, all manner of supplements, pharmaceuticals, meditation, digital detox and much more are available to consumers to help regulate
sleep patterns.
But behavioral changes can also work wonders. Sleep specialists recommend using your bed only for sleeping, keeping the bedroom cool and dark, breathing techniques and an established bedtime routine.
Finding your sleep sweet spot is essential for well-being. After all, how can we realize our dreams when we don’t have them?
In our fast-paced world where productivity is often favored over quality of life, sleep has become an elusive luxury, yet its importance is vital to our overall mental
and physical health.
Too little sleep can affect your brain’s plasticity, its ability to process what you have taken in during the day. It can also lead to an increased risk of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, seizures, high blood pressure and a compromised immune system.
“Sleep is the
best meditation.” — Dalai Lama
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The Science of Sleep