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Can a Lack of Sleep Cause Hair Loss? How to Sleep Better
Hollie Shirley / Hair & Skincare Editor Without adequate sleep, it is difficult for the body to repair, regenerate, and promote hair growth. Insomnia (also called sleep deprivation) may disrupt your physical and emotional health
Without adequate sleep, it is difficult for the body to repair, regenerate, and promote hair growth. Insomnia (also called sleep deprivation) may disrupt your physical and emotional health. Your hair is susceptible to changes in the body. This sensitivity forms the basis for which hair loss will occur.
Lack of sleep is one of the main reasons why we experience physical and emotional stress especially when there is no visible trace of hard labour or tasking activity. When the body is without adequate sleep, it becomes difficult for it to absorb nutrients. When the body’s required supply of nutrients is cut short, it becomes difficult to maintain health. Thus, leaving the body with a weakened immune system, loss of hair sheen and thickness, receding hairline and a generally unhealthy hair.
To stop hair loss caused by insomnia would ideally begin with finding ways to sleep better. Some possible routes are:
Create a healthy sleep routine
Try to sleep at a fixed time and wake up at the same time every day. Creating a routine will over time help your body adjust for the better. More sleep means improved health and ultimately, reduced or no hair loss from sleep deprivation
Exercise regularly
Exercise can send the body into a rest mode. As we expend physical energy, the body signals the brain that rest is needed and that the body needs to regenerate.
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Choose comfortable mattresses and pillows to sleep
Poorly sought-out sleep equipment such as mattresses, pillows and even blankets may not support rest/sleep.
Turn down the lights
Check for things that can cause night or suddenly bring light that may disturb your sleep. A good thing to do is to switch the lights off before hitting the bed.
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Go low on caffeine
Reduce your coffee intake to the barest minimum, as well as any other substance that contains nicotine. Both function as stimulants and thus can inhibit sleep.
Cut down on the sugars
Sugary foods and refined carbs make you hyperactive, and this doesn’t support sleep in any way especially if they were taken just before bedtime.
Don’t do late-night meals
When you eat food late into the night, the chances are that you’ll have to stay up longer waiting for the food to digest and possibly, suffer indigestion and discomfort.
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References:
https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/hair-loss
https://www.livestrong.com/article/234332-tiredness-symptoms-hair-loss/
