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<h3>Need for adequate sleep</h3>
<p>Disturbed sleep at night generally leads to a foggy mind the next morning, where one struggles to cope with the daily routine. Inadequate sleep leads to a feeling of anxiety, poor concentration, muscle fatigue, dull skin, and blood-shot eyes. The amount of sleep each person needs varies, but adults generally need around seven to nine hours of sleep each night.</p>
<p>Sleep deprivation has disastrous effect on the body and looks. The immune system weakens, the risk of high blood pressure and heart problems increases, the body's ability to metabolize sugar declines and may lead to weight gain and increased risk of diabetes.</p>
<p>With chronic sleep deprivation, our eyes are more prone to dehydration and blood circulation in the facial area is weakened resulting in red, puffy eyes, increased number of wrinkles around the eyes and dark circles under eye. The continuous frown of tired face becomes permanent, causing even more wrinkles and sagging. Sleep deprivation is also associated with fine lines, uneven pigmentation, reduced elasticity and dull appearance. A good sleep is probably the most powerful rejuvenating cosmetic procedure available to improve our health and appearance.</p>
<h3>Tips To Sleep Better<strong> <img style="max-width: 100%; height: 158px; float: right;" src="https://static.vikaspedia.in/mediastorage/filestorage/20260902163502_Screenshot2026-09-02163353.webp" alt="Uploaded Image" width="210"></strong></h3>
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<li>Create a sleep routine and stick to it every night.</li>
<li>Try to avoid large meals, heavy snacking, or alcohol 2-3 hours prior bed time.</li>
<li>If one is sensitive to caffeine, then try to avoid drinking caffeinated beverages 4-6 hours before bed time.</li>
<li>To avoid waking up at night, try drinking more fluids during the morning and afternoon and limiting the fluids from dinner time onwards.</li>
<li>A cup of warm milk at bed time with a multi grain cookie or toast will lead to a good night sleep. Tryptophan, is an amino acid present in milk and complex</li>
<li>carbohydrate present in cookie / toast helps to increase the level of sleep hormone (serotonin).</li>
<li>A quiet, dark, relaxing environment in the bedroom by dimming the lights and turning off all electronic devices such as phone, television etc. enhances sleep quality.</li>
<li>Calming bedtime rituals such as practicing deep breathing exercises, doing light yoga stretches, or listening to soothing relaxing music.</li>
<li>For uninterrupted sleep, read a book, until you feel tired enough to fall asleep.</li>
<li>Regular exercise can also promote good night's sleep.</li>
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<p><strong>Source: <a title="External website that opens in a new window" href="https://www.bwssc.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/11092023-Nutrition-BWSSC-v4.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beautiful Inside Out Wellness Guide by Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council</a></strong></p>