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Hi John
It’s an interesting phenomenon that two of the most common complaints that people report to their doctors are daytime sleepiness and too little sleep!
So in other words, people are sleepy enough…but it happens to be at the wrong time of the day!
One can fuel the other and cause a vicious poor sleep cycle. Having a bad night’s sleep can make you a zombie the next day, which in turn can make you doze off during the day, which can then interrupt your sleep that night!
Now, we all occasionally have a night where we’re staring at the ceiling, whether it’s due to stress, a storm that woke and startled us, an illness like a bad cold where you’re coughing all night, etc., and we might be dragging the next day. But by the next night we have an opportunity to “catch up” and things get back to normal.
Unfortunately, many people suffer from chronic insomnia, where being unwillingly nocturnal is a regular thing.
And aside from delighting your cat because you’re awake during its favorite play hours, there’s nothing good about regularly lacking sleep because it can take a serious toll on your health, both physically and mentally.
Let’s take a closer look at the various health prices of chronic insomnia and explore some ways you can help encourage regular, restful sleep.
The health prices of chronic insomnia
1- The grim reaper arrives early
People who lack consistent quality sleep (this especially applies to nighttime shift workers) are more prone to accidents on the job and die younger than those with more stable sleep schedules.
2- It’s all in your rhythm
Your brain is kind of like a "master computer" that coordinates the timing of many of your physiological functions and processes, and just like your PC or notebook, it needs to be "restarted" from time to time.
It is during restful, deep sleep that your brain is "reset" and can properly coordinate your various biological rhythms.
3- REM—not just a singing group from the 90’s
The REM phase of sleep is the phase closest to when you wake up, and this is when dreaming usually occurs. 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- It’s not all in your head…or your 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- Adios, immune system
The most serious consequence of lacking sleep is that it greatly hampers your immune system functioning.
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.
So what’s behind YOUR nighttime wide eyeballs?
There are many factors that can contribute to your reluctant admission into the Night Owl Club.
Here are some of the most common reasons why you can count sheep till infinity and still stare at the ceiling every night:
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 patients report suffering from regular insomnia in addition to the fire in their chest and acid sliding up their throat.
Hormonal changes
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.
Similarly, pregnant women often report suffering from regular insomnia, especially during the third trimester when certain hormonal changes are happening.
Bad eating habits
When your body needs nourishment, it needs NOURISHMENT--and it doesn't care if it has to wake you up at 2am to let you know that.
So if you regularly skip meals, go to bed hungry or lack nutrients because you’re a junk food junkie or fast food fan, not having proper nourishment is a great way to make sure you'll be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed—at NIGHT!
Your night cap can cause a sleep gap
Caffeinated drinks (like coffee and soda) and alcohol are both common drinks to sip in the evening before going to bed.
They also happen to be two of the worst sleep inhibitors on the planet.
Lacking Omega-3 essential fatty acids
A recent randomized placebo-controlled study by the University of Oxford has suggested that higher levels of the Omega-3 EFA Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are associated with better sleep.
And considering that our typical processed/fast food diets are anemic when it comes to providing proper levels of Omega-3 EFAs, it’s certainly no surprise that we’re paying the price in countless ways—poor sleep included!
Revert back to infancy
If you want to start sleeping like a baby at night, it’s essential to take a look at what might be behind your sleeplessness and do something about it!
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 Shaun T. to engage in regular exercise!
ANY form of exercise will help--pick something you like, get your doctor’s nod of approval and do it at least 3-4 times a week.
You can also try counseling, prayer, meditation, aromatherapy, deep breathing, acupuncture, massage therapy and yoga.
There are a lot of options to help you. Pick the ones that will work for you and get going.
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 more 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,
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or if you have gluten issues, Great Taste No Gluten.
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In the Great Taste No Pain and Great Taste No Gluten manuals, I show you how to easily 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) Consider 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.
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Digestizol Max has a feisty, potent blend of 14 plant-derived enzymes which assist your system in breaking down whatever foods you eat.
That can mean better digestion and more restful sleep for YOU!
5) Consider 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.
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 slayers
The more you can avoid coffee, soda and alcohol before hitting the sheets, the better your chances of a good night's sleep.
If you want a little night cap, try water with lemon or some herbal tea.
8) Get enough Omega-3 EFAs
As I mentioned above, due to our typical diets, many of us are likely walking around with a serious Omega-3 EFA deficiency.
Omega-3 essential fatty acids are found in abundance in fatty fish—but unfortunately that's not something that most people eat on a daily basis.
We're also not getting the Omega-3s in other foods like we used to.
You see, we used to get Omega-3 EFAs from pasture-fed animals. The animals would graze in fields that were rich in Omega-3s and we would get the good fats from them when we ate their meat, eggs and milk.
But since most animals are
now grain-fed (and grains are lacking in Omega-3s) we have lost
our primary source of this essential nutrient.That's why daily supplementation with Omega-3 fatty acids is so important for so many people.
And VitalMega-3 fish oil supplements are the perfect way to make sure you've got what you need.
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VitalMega-3 is loaded with 1,200 mg of Omega-3s in each and every daily two-capsule serving, including the all-important EPA and DHA in the 3:2 ratio recommended by experts.
Your days of being a night owl can finally be over!
If you have occasional poor sleep or downright chronic insomnia, don't think that dangerous, addictive sleep 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!
Imagine—sleeping like a baby every single night.
That can be your reality sooner than you think!
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PPS: Ginger’s sleeping better and she’s gotten relief from Crohn’s!
Just wanted to let you know what a difference your Great Taste No Pain plan has made in my life! I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease about 2 1/2 years ago and knew I had to do something to relive some of the horrible symptoms of this disease.
I found your website one night while looking for a recipe and started on your Great Taste No Pain plan right away. I've been on the plan now for about 6 weeks and I love it.
I don't wake up in the morning wondering what kind of day it will be. I know it will be a good one. I no longer have any pain and have been off all prescription medication for about a month now and I feel great.
Also I am sleeping much better and have lost about 10 pounds. Before I started your plan I took a sleeping pill of some kind every night, I haven't had one in 2 or 3 weeks now and I'm sleeping through the night.
Thanks for making this available to us Sherry! Keep up the good work. I really appreciate you.
Ginger
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