Did you know?
According to the National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance , sleep is one of the pillars of our immune system!
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Less than 6 hours per night = 4x more risk of catching a cold (INSV)
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Between 7 and 9 a.m .: natural defenses optimized (WHO)
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Good sleep can even boost vaccine effectiveness by 50% (Harvard)
Sleeping better means strengthening your defenses. Discover how restful sleep—supported by natural bedding —becomes your best health ally.
1. The link between sleep and immunity
When we sleep, our body is not at complete rest. On the contrary, it activates several mechanisms essential for cellular regeneration and immune defense.
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Deep sleep stimulates the production of cytokines, proteins that help fight infections and inflammation.
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Chronic lack of sleep reduces this production and weakens the immune response.
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Vaccines, for example, are more effective when you sleep well in the days following the injection (source: WHO).
2. Cytokines: a key role during sleep
Cytokines are chemical messengers that regulate the immune response.
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During sleep, the body increases the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, essential for fighting viruses and bacteria.
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Fragmented or poor quality sleep reduces this natural process
In other words: the better you sleep, the more effective your immune system is.
3. How to improve your sleep to strengthen your defenses?
a) Create a healthy bedroom environment
Fresh air, a cool temperature (18–20°C) and breathable bedding promote restful sleep.
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b) Choose suitable bedding
A natural latex mattress offers:
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Optimal spinal support
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Better thermal regulation
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Hypoallergenic properties (limits dust mites and allergens)
c) Adopt a regular bedtime routine
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Avoid screens before bed
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Favor relaxing herbal teas
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Go to bed at fixed times
4. Sleep as a long-term ally
Numerous studies confirm that sleep is a major preventive factor against:
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Seasonal infections (flu, colds)
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Chronic inflammatory diseases
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And even certain metabolic pathologies
Conclusion
Quality sleep is one of the most powerful pillars for maintaining your health and strengthening your natural defenses. By promoting the production of cytokines, it prepares your body to better defend itself against external aggressions.
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