Many clients and the general population have issues with sleep. Interestingly enough the percentage of obesity correlates with the percentage of sleep deprivation and this is consistent in many countries. Where there’s obesity, there’s a lack of sleep.

Furthermore, don’t try and be a hero and have 5 hours of sleep because you are trying to grow your business. That’s not smart it will catch up with you. Trust me.

In my opinion sleep (DR QUIET) is one the most important components of health. I’m sure you have had situations of no sleep and felt absolutely crap. You don’t need any textbooks or science to know that. We have all been there.

Dummies guide to benefits of the correct amount of sleep:

  • Improves mental performance and the balance of many key hormones
  • The number 1 booster of testosterone other than steroids
  • Improves chances of being in better shape
  • Keeps the hormones ghrelin and leptin balanced. Leptin is your hunger control hormone and gherkin stimulates an increase in food intake.
  • Great for anti-ageing
  • Reduces the chance of disease and inflammation
  • Improve athletic performance.

Dummies guidelines to improve sleep:

1. Getting to sleep by 10:30 pm is important. Between 10:00 pm and 2:00 am is the stage in your sleep where your body physically repairs itself. 2:00 am and 6:00 am is the stage in your sleep of mental repair.

2. Sleep in a room that is completely dark.

3. AVOID the consumption of stimulants (caffeine, sugar, and nicotine) after lunch. If you are unable to sleep well, be particularly mindful with desserts, especially ones that contain sugar, caffeine or alcohol.

4. Eat the correct foods to suit your individual need particularly at dinner. Though we commonly eat sweets or desserts in the evening, doing so will often disrupt the sleep cycle.

5. Drink plenty of water. Once dehydrated the body responds as though it’s experiencing stress. If your body is stressed it produces stress hormones, which are awakening hormones.

6. Exercise, in general, will help you sleep better at night.

7. Turn the wifi off in your house prior to going to sleep. You can also use Aire’s tech for EMF Protection. Click here to find out more.

8. Avoid using your phone 1 hour before bed. The phone goes into airplane mode at 9 pm. Make sure your phone is not close to you while in bed. Position your phone on the other side of the room.

9. Meditate before sleep – this lowers cortisol levels

10. Journaling can be effective. Reflect on the positive contributions you have made that day.

Following these guidelines should help regulate your circadian rhythms. Your body is designed to closely follow the rise and fall of the sun.

If you have authentically applied these principles above and you are still struggling you will need the help of myself or a naturopathic physician which I can recommend.

There are supplements you can use which can be a great assistance but I would not like to give you any general guidelines on that because there could be many reasons you are having sleep issues. This may need addressing by taking a comprehensive overview of your current level of health.

Happy zzzzzzzzzzzz