My cousin has been working in a call center company for three years now. She says her pay is great but she is planning to quit and just start a home based business. She had been in graveyard shift since she started and now she is reaping the bad effects of lack of proper sleep – back pains, indigestion, obesity, anemia, and general weakness.

There’s nothing else more effective in energizing the body than a good night sleep. When we sleep, many processes take place inside our body. This includes total relaxation of the muscles, healing of organs, growth of bones, and one of the most important – detoxification.

Detoxification is the body’s garbage collecting process. During our deep sleep, the body collects the toxins, filters the blood, cleans the lungs, and releases antibodies to fight diseases. Lack of adequate sleep hinders the detoxification process therefore making it prone to ailments. Proper sleeping habits is as important as regular exercise and balanced diet. Healthy living requires it so we must never take it for granted.