Restful Sleep for Better Health

Author: Silvia Bürkle ?- HQ Metabolic Balance? - Company

With the right nutrition, we are laying the groundwork in the body’s fight against inflammation. In order to support this fight, it is sometimes essential to take a closer look at other areas of life.

Poor concentration, weakened immune system, lack of energy and other physical impairments can be caused by poor sleep.

Duration and quality of sleep are crucial if we are active during the day. Recurring sleep problems, on the other hand, can significantly impair the quality of life and regenerative capacity of the body. Sufficient sleep is vital - without this rest the human body cannot function.

Lack of sleep makes you sick

More and more studies are demonstrating that restful sleep plays a central role in health. People who sleep poorly or not enough, not only struggle with low concentration and reduced performance, but can also suffer from severe physical ailments.

Lack of sleep can result in fatigue, headache and stomach pain and weaken the immune system. The explanation is simple: during sleep, the muscles relax and recover. When many body functions and reactions come to rest, the body switches into a regeneration mode and can, for example, form new cells. This has a direct effect on better wound healing, blood cell formation and our immune system. In people who suffer from chronic sleep disorders, their bodies do not get an adequate amount of rest and regeneration phases are shortened or even left out. The body is overloaded and the risk of developing obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular problems and many other diseases increases.

Sleeping pill melatonin

Our body produces the sleep hormone melatonin itself, namely from the happiness hormone serotonin. Melatonin regulates our day-night rhythm, this means it controls the fact that we become tired in the evening and other bodily functions come to rest. Melatonin is essential, for example, for the immune system, for stopping premature aging or for the fact that fat burning is running at peak levels at night.

With increasing age, less and less sleep hormone is produced by the body, but we can influence this. With a healthy lifestyle and a diet that provides abundant natural vital substances, such as vitamin D, B vitamins, magnesium and zinc, which are abundant in fish, nuts, poultry, milk and dairy products, we optimally support the body and boost melatonin production.

The precursor serotonin must also be present in sufficient quantities for deep, restful sleep. For its formation, we need the amino acid L-tryptophan, which can be found in abundance in quinoa, oats, bananas, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, dates or dark chocolate, for example.

Tips for better sleep

??????Don't eat too late in the evening and avoid hard-to-digest meals!

??????Keep the temperature cool in your bedroom and ventilate the room well before going to bed.

??????If possible, ensure that your bedroom is completely - melatonin can be produced better in the dark.

??????Avoid stimulating drinks, such as coffee or alcohol before bed.

??????Herbal teas from valerian, hops, St. John's wort, lavender, lemon balm or passion flower promote relaxation.

??????A warm bath helps to relax, especially after a stressful day.

. . . do you have any other tips? We're looking forward to your comments!

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