5 reasons sleeping naked is good for you

Simply ditch your PJs to enjoy some surprising health benefits

24 September 2017 - 00:00 By The Daily Telegraph
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Sleeping in the buff could be the answer to getting a restful night's shut-eye.
Sleeping in the buff could be the answer to getting a restful night's shut-eye.
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1. It helps regulate your body's temperature - resulting in better, deeper, happier sleep.

2. If your body is too hot while you sleep, your stress hormone level will stay high, causing a night-time spike in insulin. Your body will store fat rather than burn it.

3. The hormone that helps you burn fat is also your body's anti-ageing agent. By repairing your cells, it helps to smooth over skin lesions, spots, and even wrinkles.

4. A survey found 57% of nude sleepers were happier with their relationship. The key is in the skin-on-skin contact, which triggers the release of oxytocin.

5. It's cheaper than buying new PJs every season. 

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