So, you already know it's very important to get a terrific
night's sleep, right? Not only is it obvious that you feel better when
you get enough sleep, but you also boost your immunity, enhance learning
and memory, and increase your productivity.
In addition, a good night's sleep also leads to healthier eating. How?! you may be asking.
Well, have you ever noticed that you're hungrier when you're tired? And why do you think that is?
Well, research shows that our appetites increase roughly 25% when we are tired. And have you ever noticed what you most often crave when you're tired? If you're like most people, then it's sugar and caffeine. Why do you think that is? Well, often you're looking to that food to give you quick energy - and of course,sugar and caffeine do just that!
Ghrelin, a hormone in our body, also comes into play when it comes to sleep. Grehlin is very demanding! It growls and screams, "I'm hungry! I want more!" And being tired actually increases our Ghrelin.
It's not always that easy getting a good night's sleep, though, is it? Maybe you awaken in the middle of the night, stressed about something going in your life. Maybe you're fiddling with technology late into the night. Maybe you get up to use the restroom and find you can't get back to sleep.
Certainly, there are a variety of reasons you may struggle with getting good sleep, and in fact, according to the CDC, sleep deprivation is a public health epidemic.
So, may I make a few suggestions? Try these strategies, which have proven very fabulous and effective:
Establish a Soothing Pre-Sleep Routine - an hour or so before bed, begin to relax your body by taking a bath or shower (the rise, then fall in body temperature promotes drowsiness), reading a good book or engaging in a creative practice, like painting. If you feel particularly troubled about something, jot your issues down, make a to-do list for tomorrow and set it aside.
Lighten up on evening Meals - Finish dinner several hours before bedtime and avoid foods that cause indigestion. If you get hungry at night, snack on foods that won't disturb your sleep. (Try complex carbohydrates.)
Watch your fluid intake - To keep hydrated (but to avoid waking in the middle of the night to use the bathroom), drink most of your fluid in the morning hours, less in the afternoon hours and none in the evening hours, preferably two to three hours before bed.
In addition, a good night's sleep also leads to healthier eating. How?! you may be asking.
Well, have you ever noticed that you're hungrier when you're tired? And why do you think that is?
Well, research shows that our appetites increase roughly 25% when we are tired. And have you ever noticed what you most often crave when you're tired? If you're like most people, then it's sugar and caffeine. Why do you think that is? Well, often you're looking to that food to give you quick energy - and of course,sugar and caffeine do just that!
Ghrelin, a hormone in our body, also comes into play when it comes to sleep. Grehlin is very demanding! It growls and screams, "I'm hungry! I want more!" And being tired actually increases our Ghrelin.
It's not always that easy getting a good night's sleep, though, is it? Maybe you awaken in the middle of the night, stressed about something going in your life. Maybe you're fiddling with technology late into the night. Maybe you get up to use the restroom and find you can't get back to sleep.
Certainly, there are a variety of reasons you may struggle with getting good sleep, and in fact, according to the CDC, sleep deprivation is a public health epidemic.
So, may I make a few suggestions? Try these strategies, which have proven very fabulous and effective:
Establish a Soothing Pre-Sleep Routine - an hour or so before bed, begin to relax your body by taking a bath or shower (the rise, then fall in body temperature promotes drowsiness), reading a good book or engaging in a creative practice, like painting. If you feel particularly troubled about something, jot your issues down, make a to-do list for tomorrow and set it aside.
Lighten up on evening Meals - Finish dinner several hours before bedtime and avoid foods that cause indigestion. If you get hungry at night, snack on foods that won't disturb your sleep. (Try complex carbohydrates.)
Watch your fluid intake - To keep hydrated (but to avoid waking in the middle of the night to use the bathroom), drink most of your fluid in the morning hours, less in the afternoon hours and none in the evening hours, preferably two to three hours before bed.
Sleep is one of the ingredients to a happier, healthier, sexier
life - so even making small changes in this area can be a game changer!
If you need assistance in getting better sleep and a healthier, more
vibrant life, then get your FREE MP3, "Holistic Weight Release: A 7-Step
Protocol for Slimming Down with Joy" at http://www.healthysuccesswithlela.com/ Lela Juarez, J.D., M.S., C.H.T.
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