One
of my favorite movies of all time is Irving Berlin's "White
Christmas."
I
love the scene where Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney are having a late
night snack and singing, "If you're worried and you can't sleep, just
count your blessings instead of sheep."
Oh,
if only it were that easy for the millions of people who regularly stare at
the ceiling at night, or wake up during the night, unable to get back to
sleep.
According
to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research at the National
Institutes of Health, about 30-40% of adults say they occasionally suffer
from insomnia, and about 10-15% say they have chronic insomnia.
Now,
lacking adequate sleep comes with a much heftier price than just yawning at
your desk the next day.
On
the contrary, it can take its toll on your health in these ways:
The health costs of
too few Zzzzz's
1- Swing shift
Shift
workers whose hours vary and who lack consistent quality sleep are more
prone to accidents on the job and die younger than those with more stable
schedules.
2- We're similar to computers
Your
brain is kind of like a "master clock" that coordinates the
timing of many of your physiological functions, and just like a computer,
it needs to be "restarted" from time to time.
It
is during sleep that your brain is "reset" and can properly
coordinate your various biological rhythms. This helps your body achieve
balance and encourages optimal health.
Poor
sleep means this critical balance is upset and sickness, illness and
disease is the likely result.
3- Dreams
Dreams
are an important component of sleep.
Dreaming
occurs mostly during the phase of sleep closest to waking up. This phase is
marked by rapid eye movements (REM) so it's known as REM sleep.
Studies
have shown that people who are deprived of REM sleep are prone to
irritability, anxiety and depression.
4- Oh my aching back
Many
of the problems for which people seek medical care--mental cloudiness,
chronic fatigue, joint and muscle aches and fibromyalgia--are actually
caused or exacerbated by poor sleep.
5- The whopper...Immune
problems
The
most serious consequence of lacking sleep is that it greatly hampers your
immune system.
Not
only does your immune system protect you from the obvious infections and
viruses, but it also protects you from disease--and that includes cancer.
Studies
show that the consequences of lacking sleep even for ONE night can be
serious.
In
one study, healthy male volunteers were deprived of four hours of sleep for
a single night. The next day, the activity of certain immune cells (natural
killer cells) fell by as much as 30%!
But
the good news is that the study also showed a single good night's sleep
helped restore the immune cell functioning to near normal again.
Why oh why?
There
are many factors that can contribute to you becoming a reluctant watcher of
late night infomercials.
Here
are some of the most common reasons why you can count sheep till the cows
come home and still barely sleep a wink:
Stress
Stress
hormones (like adrenaline and cortisol) lower your body's levels of
serotonin and melatonin, which are two important neurotransmitters involved
in relaxation and sleep.
Poor digestion
Poor
digestion can lead to late night attacks of gas, acid reflux, stomach pain,
nausea and vomiting.
Many
chronic acid reflux sufferers report regular insomnia as well as having to
(try to) sleep either sitting up or propped up on pillows.
Perimenopause and menopause
In
the years leading up to and into menopause, many women suffer sleep
disturbances including chronic insomnia due to the significant hormonal
changes taking place in their bodies.
Hunger
When
your body needs nourishment, it needs NOURISHMENT--and it doesn't care if
it's 2am.
Skipping
meals, going to bed hungry and lacking proper nourishment is a great way to
make sure you'll be wide-eyed while it's still dark.
Not exactly a night cap
Caffeine
and alcohol are both common substances to drink in the evening before going
to bed.
They
also happen to be two of the worst sleep inhibitors.
Is that your final
answer?
The solution from the mainstream medical community for insomnia is
typically a sleep drug like Lunesta or Ambien.
But
these are arguably worse than lacking sleep!
In
addition to the possibility of addiction and serious withdrawal when trying
to stop the medication, the side effects of Lunesta and Ambien can include:
Dizziness
Difficulty with coordination
Daytime sleepiness (isn't that what it's supposed to help AVOID?)
Memory loss
New/worsening depression
Abnormal thoughts
Suicidal ideation
Hallucinations
Confusion
Agitation
Aggressive behavior
Anxiety
And
get this--when taking these drugs, people can also do things in a
"semi-awake" state and not remember what they did afterward!
People
have gotten out of bed and driven vehicles while not fully awake (called
"sleep-driving"). They've also sleepwalked, prepared and
eaten food, made phone calls, or even had sex while not fully awake...and
have positively no recollection of it later.
If
that doesn't scare you, I don't know what will.
Many different causes
but just one answer?
The
best way to help make sure your nights are filled with restful,
rejuvenating sleep is not to just throw your hands in the air and resort to
taking a dangerous mood-altering drug.
Instead
take a look at what might be causing you to be nocturnal and do something
to address the root cause of your sleeplessness!
Here
are some very safe, effective measures you can try:
1) De-stress
Although
it's a four-letter word to many, there's no denying that exercise is numero
uno when it comes to relieving stress.
But
you don't need to be the next Jillian Michaels or Tony Horton to engage in
regular exercise!
ANY
form of exercise will help--pick something you like and do it at least 3-4
times a week.
Other
stress relievers include taking up a hobby, adopting a pet, counseling,
prayer, meditation, aromatherapy, deep breathing, acupuncture, massage
therapy and yoga.
And
extremely effective method is reprogramming your mental patterns so
that when you want to fall asleep, no matter what time it may be, your
inner chatter shuts off, the concerns of the day go away and your mental
light bulb shuts off instantly. The program Tranquil
Sleep Now has proven to be a miracle for people all around the world.
Try
it now and within a few days -- and possibly the very first night -- you may never
have sleep problems ever again. Its function is to turn you into
a person who automatically without effort, goes out like
a light when you close your eyes to sleep. It's like a mental
sleeping pill. And it works extraordinarily well.
2) Consider bio-identical HRT
Bio-identical
hormone replacement therapy has been a godsend for many perimenopausal and
fully menopausal women.
In
health reports from not only the Journal of the American Medical
Association, but also from the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Harvard Medical and
Stanford University, it's been stated that bio-identical hormone
replacement therapy can have long-term health benefits--including relief
from menopausal-related sleep problems!
Unlike
potentially dangerous synthetic hormones, your body has an easier time
assimilating bio-identical hormones because they are identical in molecular
structure to the hormones made by your body.
The
catch is most mainstream medical doctors will look at you like you have two
heads if you ask them about bio-identical HRT. Fact is, since it's a
holistic therapy, most typical doctors haven't heard of it or will simply
poo-poo it.
Your
best bet is to seek out a holistic practitioner to help you.
3) Eat meals that are easily
digested
This
is the most obvious one of all. The best way to prevent poor digestion and
having your sleep disturbed by a wrenching gut is to eat meals that your
body can break down easily.
Now
before you roll your eyes, hear me out: Eating right does NOT have to mean
deprivation, eating bland meals or existing on "rabbit food."
Not
when you use the Great
Taste No Pain eating system, or if you have gluten issues, Great Taste No Gluten.
In
the Great Taste No Pain and Great Taste No Gluten manuals, I
show you how to put together meals that your body can more efficiently
break down.
Don't
worry--it's easy and I spell everything out for you.
The
best part about it is everything tastes FANTASTIC! You'll be shocked that
eating for great digestion can taste this delicious.
And
you'll LOVE no longer having to be propped up on pillows or walking the
floor all night with your stomach on fire.
4) Enzyme supplementation
Poor
digestion can also be the result of inadequate digestive enzymes.
This
is especially common in people who take antacids or acid reducers, the
elderly or people who have had a poor diet for years or decades.
Many
people with digestive problems like acid reflux, gas, constipation and
bloating have gotten tremendous relief by giving their body an occasional
boost of enzyme help.
If
you feel your enzymes need a little helping hand, Digestizol Max
is here to help.
Digestizol Max
has a feisty, potent blend of 14 plant-derived enzymes which assist your
system in breaking down whatever you eat--protein, carbs, sugars, fats and
fibers.
That
can mean better digestion FAST and more restful sleep for YOU!
5) Magnesium and Vitamin E
supplementation
Many
people lose sleep from muscle cramps or restless legs.
If
that includes you, taking 250 mg. of magnesium at night, plus 400-800 IUs
of Vitamin E each day can be a big help.
6) Don't go to bed hungry
If
you usually eat dinner a few hours prior to going to bed, by the time you
hit the hay, you're probably not full but you're not hungry either...and
chances are excellent your body will have enough nutrients for the slumber
hours ahead.
On
the other hand, if you skip meals and/or go to bed downright STARVING, your
body will let you know that you need nutrients no matter what time it is.
Talk
about an internal alarm clock!
So
if you are truly hungry before you go to bed, a wise choice is to have a
whole grain snack. Whole grains will help keep blood sugar levels steady
throughout the night and increase serotonin levels in the brain.
7) Stay away from the sleep
destroyers
The
more you can avoid coffee, soda and alcohol before hitting the sheets, the
better your chances of a good night's sleep.
Your days of being a
night owl can finally be over!
If
you have occasional poor sleep or even chronic insomnia, don't think that
dangerous, addictive drugs are your only answer.
When
you instead take a close look at what may be behind YOUR "night owl
syndrome" and do something about it, your restless nights can come
finally come to an end!
Ahhh...just
imagine a peaceful night's sleep every single night.
That
can be your reality sooner than you think.
To
your health,
Sherry
Brescia
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PPS: Norman's sleeping
better and has no more acid reflux!
Hi Sherry,
I have tried your Great Taste No Pain
plan and found instant relief from acid reflux. I also sleep better and
longer, I've Iost over one stone in weight and I have more energy.
It has also helped relieve the
pain of arthritis in my fingers and made me feel happier as I feel more in
control of my wellbeing.
I was given drugs (acid
reducers) and told to take them as and when I required them. I was not
happy with the purpose of the drug as it stopped the production of acid
which was intended to break down my food for digestion. It just did not
make any sense at all.
I started searching the
internet and came across your website. I have already mentioned to two
friends to try your wonderful plan.
Sincere thanks,
Norman E.
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