Getting Enough Sleep to Boost Your Immune System 😴 👇

When your head hits the cool side of the pillow you may feel like your hard work is done for the day but in fact, that is when some real hard work begins for your body! 🛏️

When we are asleep, our body is not switched off but is running on a sort of standby mode. As we drift into dreamland our body begins to repair damage, replenish cells and recuperate – all under the guise of a snoring, restful exterior! 💤

Because sleep is so important to repairing damage and replenishing healthy cells it’s majorly important to boosting our immune system and fighting off infection 💪

Here’s our top tips for getting some decent shuteye and bolstering your immune system:

📵 Digital Downtime – Put down your phone and tablet for 1-2 hours before bed

🧘 Create a Sleep Haven – Make your bedroom as comfortable, relaxing and inviting as possible

⏰ Get into a Sleep Routine – Aim to go to bed and get up at the same time each day, even on weekends

😴 Don’t Be Afraid to Nap – If you have the time and opportunity and feel like having a snooze during the day, don’t feel guilty – our ancestors napped regularly to stay well rested!

😅 Get Some Evening Exercise – Helps reduce levels of stress hormones in the body and promote sleep

🛀 Take a Hot Bath – The drop in temperature when you get out the bath mimics the natural temperature drop you experience before sleep, which encourages you to nod off more easily

😍 Enjoy a Healthy Supper – Having a nutritious snack before bed helps to boost the metabolism and give your body the energy it needs to repair and replenish as you sleep. What’s more, going to bed hungry can make it more difficult to drift off, so why not make having a healthy snack part of your sleep routine? Try pairing our Cacao & Coconut or Apple & Cinnamon seed snacks with a matcha latte or hot chocolate made with your favourite plantbased milk for a nourishing, sleep promoting supper 🌱