Wanna Look Younger? Shut Your Eyes

If You Want To Look Younger Shut Your Eyes. Not So You Can't See In The Mirror (yuck yuck) But So You Can Get Your Beauty Sleep!

SLEEP = BEAUTY says Dr. Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN, the famous board certified clinical and research dermatologist and brilliant scholar. Dr. Perricone is regarded as the Father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging.

Dr. Perricone says; A good night's sleep will ensure that you awake refreshed, looking radiant and youthful.

( Betcha feel like lying down right now )

Dr. Perricone says; Adequate sleep is vital to avoid puffiness around the eyes and maintain vibrant skin.

(Sleep Helps Puffy Eh? Good to know)

Dr. Perricone says; Habitually cutting sleep cycles short can mean more than missing out on your beauty sleep can have a negative impact on your beauty and your overall health.

(Uh OH)

In fact, Dr. Perricone says, inadequate amounts of sleep can lead to unwanted weight gain, cravings for fat-laden, carbohydrate-heavy foods, memory loss, a weakened immune system and even an increased risk for heart disease.

(A lot we can blame on lack of sleep here)

Dr. Nicholas Perricone says GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP!!! and here he tells why.....

Hormones & Sleep
While we sleep, the hormone melatonin is released, which has a positive effect on the immune system and the skin. Sleep rebuilds energy reserves and regenerates the body as our cells undergo repair. When we sleep, the body is able to turn down the negative effects of cortisol and the "bad" neurotransmitters, like epinephrine and norepinephrine that can be elevated during stress. Growth hormone (the youth hormone) is also released during sleep.

Diet & Sleep
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter vital to helping the body regulate appetite, sleep, and mood. An amino acid called Tryptophan can actually raise levels of serotonin, making it a wonderful treatment for insomnia, anxiety and depression. Enjoy salmon, halibut and turkey often. They are all excellent sources of tryptophan, as are beans and lentils.

Exercise & Sleep
People who exercise regularly enjoy improved sleep quality. They fall asleep more quickly, sleep more deeply, awaken less often and sleep longer.