What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Get Enough Sleep

😴 Sleep sets the foundation for almost every aspect of your health.

Getting enough good quality sleep at the right time can be the difference between feeling your best & feeling your worst.

Your goal should always be to get between 7-9 hours of sleep with as few disturbances during the night that cause you to wake.

However, when your sleep is off your body will know it & over time you can see it manifest as:

Increased occurrences of colds
Stomach distress (gas, bloating, etc.)
Difficulty remembering & processing information
Irritability & mood swings
Lessened sex drive
Tunnel vision, double vision & blurriness
Weight gain due to being awake longer, hence eating more
Headaches & migraines
Muscle & joint pains

The GOOD news here is there are always solutions to problems.

To help improve your sleep, focus on the following:

Avoid taking naps during the day
Keep a consistent sleep/wake schedule 7 days a week
Set your thermostat to 65-68 dF to keep your bedroom cool
Keep your bedroom as dark as possible
Avoid using electronics 2 hours before going to bed
Have a pre-bed routine (brush your teeth, read a book, meditate, stretch, etc)
Try not to exercise 4 hours before bed
Get exposure to natural sunlight within 1st 10-30 minutes of waking
Diaphragmatic, 4-7-8, or box breathing techniques

So you can see just how important it is to get both good quality & quantity of sleep, as if you don’t, you’re body will start to shut down.

To learn lots more sleep support skills & tactics, please click the link in my bio to set up your free 30-minute discovery call with me.

Where you can learn about how we can work together & provide you with the knowledge to regain your ⚡️energy, 🔥 vitality & ☄️ stamina.

Working with a functional nutrition coach will be the best decision you have ever made.

#rerootnutritioncoach #menshealth #womanshealth #foodismedicine #antiinflammatorydiet #functionalnutrition #sleepbetter #sleeptips #sleephelp #sleepwell