The Sleep Secret

Greetings,

I hope this post finds everyone doing well this weekend.

Did you ever notice that after you eat certain types of foods you just naturally fall off to sleep?  Many of us may think that these types of foods are what is necessary for us to get a good nights sleep.  We may not be aware of the fact, however, that we are not falling asleep because we are becoming naturally tired but because of a chemical reaction that is taking place within our body.

Whenever we eat foods that are high on the glycemic index, they release a large amount of sugar into our bloodstream.  This causes our body to react with a large amount of insulin.  It is the insulin that makes us feel lethargic and fall asleep, not the food.  Not only is this bad because of the type of sleep that we are getting, it also puts weight on our body rather quickly which can also affect our sleep.  If you would like to be able to sleep better, there are some foods that you can eat which will help you to do so.

The first thing that you should make sure that you are eating is plenty of raw vegetables during the day, especially greens.  The easiest way for you to be able to do this is to drink a green smoothie every day.  Yes, it may sound a little bit disgusting but it is delicious and extremely nutritious.  Mix a large handful of greens together with two pieces of fruit, water and some ice.  Blend it until it is smooth and enjoy.

You should also make sure that you’re getting the right kind of fats on a daily basis.  Depriving yourself of these fats is not going to help you lose weight for the long term so don’t worry about eating them.  The best way for you to be able to get them is by eating coconuts and avocados.  This will help to even out your blood sugar through the day and to make you more relaxed in the evenings.

Finally, you should try drinking some warm milk before bedtime.  Warm milk contains tryptophan which triggers the body to release the natural sleep hormone, melatonin.  You should’ve listened to your grandmother years ago whenever she told you to drink more milk to get better sleep.  As it turns out, she knew what she was talking about all along.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood
“Give us seven minutes, and we’ll give you a good night’s sleep, Guaranteed!”
http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com

It is not normal for a person to be sleepy at times when he or she expects to be awake.

Problem sleepiness may be associated with difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, and loss of energy, fatigue, lethargy, and emotional instability.

The prevalence of problem sleepiness is high and has serious consequences, such as drowsy driving or workplace accidents and errors.

Lifestyle factors and undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders can cause problem sleepiness. Lifestyle factors include not getting enough sleep, having an irregular sleep schedule, and using alcohol or certain medications.

Of the more than 70 known sleep disorders, the most common are obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome.

Large numbers of individuals suffering from these sleep disorders are unaware of—and have not been diagnosed or treated for—their disorder.

Issues affecting sleep

Many people have trouble sleeping, which may stem from a number of issues, including:

• uncomfortable sleep furnishings
• stress from family, job and/or personal issues
• environmental conditions (excessive heat, cold, pollution, noise, bright light, loud noises)
• environmental surroundings (tidyness of room, abnormal surroundings, cleanliness of room)
• poor body positioning
• illness
• sleeping pattern
• sleep timing, as sleep is easier to achieve if one takes ones chronotype into consideration.

A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has confirmed that the more one works, the less one sleeps – and that work is the single biggest factor troubling sleep.