25-30 Million people in the United States experience insomnia at any given time. It is so common that it impacts about one-third of adults.
Sleeping during the day and being awake at night can be unhealthy as it can impact our circadian rhythms.
- 50% more likely to have a heart attack
- 33% more likely to have a stroke
- 70% more likely to have obesity, diabetes, and death
Sleep deprivation causes cognitive decline, memory issues, and immune issues. Three years of sleep deprivation reduces life span by 10 years, and overall life quality is diminished!
What are some practical ways to improve YOUR sleep?
- Vitamin D3 and K2 – LONGEVI-D K2 or DAK1K2
- Magnesium – CT-Minerals
- Sleep in a cold, dark, quiet room.
- Interrupt stress reactions during the day (Vagus Nerve resets, breathing, etc.).
- No screen time 2-3 hours before; use nighttime blue blocker glasses.
- Regular sleep schedule – regular time to sleep and get up.
- Avoid coffee and alcohol in the evening
- Mouth Taping (many options available online) to encourage nose breathing
One of our biggest surprises has been using the L.Reuteri probiotic strain to make a cultured ‘yogurt.’ It differs significantly from store-bought yogurt due to the strain, temperature (99 degrees), and time (36 hours).
This ‘yogurt’ is so easy to make (you can’t purchase it commercially), and the most common benefit is improved sleep quality. This ‘yogurt’ also helps improve gut health, skin quality, muscle mass, and increases oxytocin.
Check out how easy it is to make L.Reuteri ‘yogurt’ as Forest demonstrates how he makes it.
Why is sleep important?
- Sleep is critical to handling stress. We can’t handle stress if we aren’t getting adequate and quality sleep.
- Sleep is key to balancing hormones, primarily cortisol (a key belly fat contributor). Sleep can have an impact on weight loss.
- Quality sleep is an indicator that our body can more easily detoxify.
- You need even more sleep (8-11 hours) if you have a methylation SNP (MTFHR) or low levels of B12.
- Vagus Nerve stress impacts sleep quality. One of the best ways to support the Vagus Nerve is through the Vagus Nerve Reset.
- Imbalanced blood sugar negatively affects sleep quality. Diet changes towards carnivores can significantly help balance blood sugar.
- Sugar consumption impacts the adrenals and causes the body to need even more sleep.
- Heal and repair
- All tissue repair occurs during sleep time
- Recovery for athletes
- Immune system is strengthened
- Glymphatic (lymph) drainage of the brain happens during sleep.
- Sleep is essential for learning capacity
- Sleep is essential for emotional regulation and balancing
- Improve cognitive ability, decision making
- Hormone regulation
Sleep is the foundation of health – it is essential to regenerate and repair the brain and memory and detoxify the brain and body. Developing great sleep habits can change so much about your health.
Are you getting a good night’s rest?
Great! I’m on my third batch of yogurt. So far, so good. I started eating 1/2 cup, but it was too much. I had to back off, and I am slowly increasing the amount—up to 1/8 cup in week three.
Excellent – several people have had to start slow and work up – keep us posted!