Zzzzzz......

Time to get some ZZZZ’s

How and when you sleep is one of the most important lifestyle choices you make every day. Studies have shown that subjects who sleep well both in quality and quantity are thinner, happier, and more energetic than those that toss and turn all night or do not get a full night’s sleep.

Sleep also acts like a hormonal reset button for your body, drastically changing and balancing your hormones. Our bodies are constantly balancing cortisol, insulin and Leptin levels. These hormones all play a very big part in regulating blood sugar levels.  Even staying up late and watching TV elevates cortisol levels and other stress hormones. Sleep lowers Leptin, insulin, and cortisol levels and elevates melatonin, HGH, testosterone, and others that have anti-aging effects and help control blood sugar and insulin response.

• ·         8 Hours of sleep is optimal, if you think you can cheat this number you are wrong
• ·         Bad sleep habits are formed overtime just like good ones
• ·         Get to bed by 10pm every night and watch how fast you feel better
• ·         Avoid Computer and TV screens after 9pm to let your body know that it is night and time to sleep.

So get to bed….and really rest this season.If you have any questions about how to implement good sleep habits into your health and fitness routine, contact us at ghouston@mvhospital.net.