Top 5 Benefits of Napping

Many studies have shown that sleep plays an important role in our health. A good sleep for 7-8 hours gives us a number of health benefits. Similarly napping for about 20 to 40 minutes gives us so many health benefits. Let us see the top five benefits of napping:

Naps may stimulate memory consolidation. A good nap after long sessions helps to retain the information in your memory.

Napping improves your mood. If you’re feeling down, try taking a nap for 20-30 mins. It can lift your spirits. Napping can brighten your outlook. Taking a nap when you are stressed can lift your mood.

Good For Your Heart. A recent study has found among people who napped for about an hour had lower blood pressure after going through mental stress. So a nap can help your body recover from pressure-filled situations.

Makes You Creative. Many a times, we would have noticed that we got a creative solution when we wake up. This is because, REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep  activates parts of our brain which is associated with our imagery and dreaming. A nap with REM sleep (after about 70 - 90 mins) can help you combine ideas in new ways to come up with answers.

Boosts Your Immunity. Insomnia and sleep deprivation affects our immunity functions in our body. Because, it increases release of pro-inflammatory markers and causes immunodeficiency. Regular napping may improve your immune system. 

Top 5 Skin Care Tips

Everyone of us, regardless of gender and age group, dream to have a fresh and young skin.  There are a number of products out there in the market and numerous skin care tips on the internet. But, it is always better to follow the natural way of skin care. However, there are good products out there for sunscreen, moisturizers, etc. In this article, let us focus on the natural way of skin care that almost everyone can follow.

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# 1 – Coconut Oil Massage

Coconut oil has antioxidant & healing properties. Apply coconut oil on your face & gently massage. Please avoid coconut oil, if you are allergic to it. Apart from its antioxidant properties, it has hydrating capacity too. When applied on our skin and massaging, it penetrates to the skin and gives the smooth and supple feel to us.

# 2 – Aloe Vera 

Aloe Vera has healing properties. It supports the production and release of collagen. Apply Aloe Vera gel on your face, after face wash. Avoid Aloe Vera, if you are allergic to it. When applied on your skin, due to it's anti-inflammatory properties, it can reduce swelling, soreness, woulds, injuries, etc. 

# 3 – Drink Water

Water is our best friend. Drink plenty of water which helps your skin cells function better, and keeps your skin fresh. Water keeps our skin hydrated and helps keep elasticity. It also delays skin wrinkles due to ageing. 

# 4 – Clean your face

Clean your face every night before going to bed. This will remove all the pollution residue, & unwanted accumulations. Avoid hot water to clean your face.

# 5 – Sleep Well

Skin makes new collagen when you sleep. Collagen prevents skin from sagging and reduces wrinkles. So, please pay due attention to sleep. Sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours a day is very important to get a healthy & glowing skin.