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Holistic Sleep Habits for a Healthy and Happy Life
melatonin and serotonin can also cause sleep disorders, as can the hormonal shifts in both men and women as they move into middle age. Declines in the body’s supply of sex hormones of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone have a direct affect on how well we get to sleep and stay asleep.
Poor Sleep May be Making
f you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or you feel exhausted in the morning, you are not alone. Insomnia in some form is a common modern- day problem created by our 24/7 society and overwhelmingly busy schedules. A whopping 66% of American experience insomnia at least one night per week. Over 40 Million Americans live with chronic sleep disorders that affects their well-being in devastating ways. Lack of good quality sleep makes us cranky, irritable, accident-prone and affects our ability to think clearly.
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Hormonal Imbalances Disturb Sleep Patterns Hormones regulate so many of our bodies’ processes that it’s vital to get them the rest they need for optimum health. Hormone imbalances, such as excessive adrenaline and cortisone production, can keep your body in a state of adrenal stress and stimulation, making sleep diffi cult and weight gain likely. Drops in
You Fat Scientifi c research has proven that lack of quality sleep can dramatically contribute to weight gain. The reason for those extra pounds is the imbalance of hormones that have been knocked off course through repeated nights of poor sleep. This hormonal stress causes you to store more fat. Weight gain is a natural by-product of poor sleep quality. Women who don’t sleep well are prone to an increase in cortisol levels, which can stimulate hunger and carbohydrate craving and encourage greater body fat storage. You’ll also likely see a decrease in leptin levels (the STOP hormone, telling you you’re full) which can lead to insulin resistance and increases your risk for diabetes. Sleep deprivation also creates havoc with ghrelin (the GO hormone, telling your body to eat). So you’re eating more and craving more—resulting in weighing more.
Natural Remedies for a
Better Night Sleep Relaxing yourself during the day and making some important lifestyle changes can be your best defense
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