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FAITH, HEALTH & HEALING DEVOTIONAL – DAY 23

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Sleep and Healing

“ It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep. – Psalms 127:2

God has enabled the human body to heal itself and reverse any disease condition provided the body is adequately nourished to fulfill this role. Damaged cells and tissues are repaired while dead cells are replaced in a phased period called rejuvenation. Rejuvenation is a peak activity for the human body between the hours of 8:00pm and 4:00am daily.

A minimum of 6 hours of sleep is required daily for maximized health as this will enhance the process mentioned above. Oftentimes, patients are kept in the hospital to enable them have sufficient rest for the healing process to take place.

Every aspect of human health is disturbed when sleep is insufficient. Mental health can be impaired, hormonal balance can be altered, body temperature and pH can also be disturbed removing the body’s homeostatic balance.

As described by the scripture above, many people rise up too early and stay up late without sufficient sleep.

Certain conditions could hamper sufficient sleep. The sleep function decreases with age due to the decrease production of melatonin in the human body. As most people cross the forty-year age, they find it terribly difficult to resume sleep once interrupted. This does not enable the body complete the repair and replacement process for damaged or dead cells and tissues.

Keeping late nights is fast becoming common with young people which can lead to high blood pressure in early adult life. Unfortunately, many young people with high blood pressure are unaware of this condition until it becomes fatal as most people believe it is a condition synonymous with old age.

Adults having difficulty sleeping would be unable to manage any condition efficiently hence it is important for any health related issue hampering proper sleep to be addressed. Ensure all sources of noise of pollution are removed from around you especially during your sleep time. Have a bed time and make it consistent.

Avoid having excess lights around your bedroom. If possible, take out all lights at bed time as the body performs better in darkness for melatonin production inducing sleep. Avoid over-eating before bed time as digestion would be the major activity of the body rather than sleep.

If you have trouble sleeping, you can try the warm and cold bath. Run your shower starting with cold water and alternated with warm water repeatedly. Ensure you finish off with cold water. Towel your body and get to bed for a good night sleep.

Melatonin is a natural supplement which can be obtained in health stores. It must be taken constantly at a fix time of each day for maximum effect. Unlike most sleep-inducing medications, side-effects are nearly absent. A very light exercise in the evening will also help. Resolve issues of fear and trauma especially those related to unpleasant incidences. See a professional where necessary. Resolve issues of unforgiveness as well.

Above all, God gives His beloved sleep. Pray about your sleep and commit it to God as you lay in bed. The peace of God that passes all understanding shall keep and guard your heart.

Confession: Thank you Father for accepting me in the beloved. I receive your peace even for sound sleep to rejuvenate my health in Jesus name.

© 2016. Nutraceutical Health Solutions. www.nutraceuticalng.com

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