Studies show that the food we eat affects the chemical composition of our brain and alters our mood. Our diet affects our cognitive capabilities, including alertness and the release of neurotransmitters. We can change our mood by changing our diets.
Melatonin is extremely effective at boosting the immune system. This is critical to know especially if you or your loved ones become infected with COVID-19. Having a strong immune system is critical to not experiencing the havoc caused by the virus on our bodies.
The pathogen and the killing of infected cells by the immune system together can cause our breathing system to collapse (also known as acute respiratory distress syndrome).
The clinical characteristics of COVID-19 suggest that only those people with a suppressed level of white blood cells are at an increased risk of becoming extremely ill. These people do not have a strong enough immune system capable of adequately controlling the havoc caused by our body’s natural immune response to destroying any pathogen.
The following are my list of tips for boosting your melatonin levels by basically getting quality sleep every night:
Tips for Better Sleep
Recommended Sleeping Hours
Here are some guidelines to help you understand how much sleep you and your family members need:
In Sum
Stick to the recommended habits to improve your sleep cycle. You may not see a difference immediately, but over time your sleep cycle will improve. There are certain sleep disorders for which these habits may not help, such as apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. If you find that your sleep cycle doesn’t improve, make sure to visit your doctor.
The more you know, the more you need to sleep!
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