I'm knackered from
prolonged lack of sleep.
Regardless of your case, that is, whether or not
your prolonged lack of sleep is due to a clinically diagnosed illness or, you're mind is just plain too active to shut down, below are 10 tips to help you give your body and your skin the good rest they deserve:
Studies done on elite military units, discovered that after
prolonged lack of sleep, caffeine consumption increased both mental and physical performance.
Prolonged lack of sleep can disrupt your immune system, so you're less able to fend off bugs.
Not exact matches
But there are other factors within our control that are usually the cause, such as: excessive consumption
of refined sugars, alcohol and highly processed foods,
prolonged exposure to infections, stress,
lack of sleep, heavy metal toxicity, and intensive drug therapies (such as chemotherapy).
Adrenal fatigue is characterized by high levels
of prolonged mental, emotional and physical stress, low energy, insomnia, food cravings, and depressive symptoms such as low mood, apathy and
lack of enjoyment in previously enjoyed activities, changes to
sleep, weight, appetite and energy levels.
When weakened by
prolonged stress — be it caused by
lack of sleep, poor diet, chemical toxins in the environment or mental assaults — the body's ability to maintain homeostasis can be compromised, and illness can result.
A
lack of melatonin can
prolong the time it takes to fall asleep, which in turn can delay REM
sleep and reduce alertness the following morning.