THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP

Sleep is a time of recovery. During sleep, adaptive hormones repair organs, rebuild muscles, and rejuvenate body systems. Fat is also burned due to the release of human growth hormone (HGH). Sleep powers the immune system to maintain the balance of healthy flora and helps the brain solidify memories while flushing out inflammatory toxins.
                       

Preparing for a good night’s sleep begins as soon as the sun sets. Your genes trigger the release of melatonin, promoting sleepiness that will ready you for optimal sleep cycling. This preparatory phase is called Dim Light Melatonin Onset (DLMO), and it is a critical preamble to obtaining a healthy 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Exposure to artificial light and digital stimulation after dark suppresses the release of melatonin and tricks your body into thinking that it’s still daytime.

The resulting confusion prompts the release of stress hormones into the bloodstream as your body struggles to keep you alert. Any interference with the DLMO can disrupt the natural circadian rhythm and obtrude the regulation of numerous hormones that affect appetite, satiety, and metabolism.

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