In people with healthy sleep patterns, inflammation during the | VICTORIA FREEDOM KEEPERS

In people with healthy sleep patterns, inflammation during the night recedes back to a normal level before waking up. However, for those who don’t get enough quality sleep, this self-regulating system that controls bodily inflammation can fail and cause chronic inflammation conditions. Persistent inflammation has been associated with depression, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic pain.

The risk of succumbing to infections has been found to be higher in those who sleep less than 6-7 hours per night and although some manage to get through the day on limited sleep, our immune systems don’t ‘get used to’ functioning on insufficient sleep and really can have negative impacts on our long-term health.

Fighting for our freedoms isn’t easy work, so ensure you’re getting as many quality nights of Zzz’s as you can! Swipe for some sleep enhancing suggestions so you can rise each morning refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to keep fighting for truth and freedom.