{"id":37314,"date":"2023-01-26T11:33:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T09:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=37314"},"modified":"2023-02-10T11:54:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T09:54:26","slug":"can-you-sleep-yourself-slim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/can-you-sleep-yourself-slim\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Sleep Yourself Slim?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dreaming of getting a good, quality, and healthy night\u2019s sleep? Or as is the case for many South Africans, does this dream feel like an unattainable luxury? Whilst we may not be able to whisk away your stress, we may be able to help give you the support you need for restorative sleep.<\/p>\n

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Routinely sleeping less than six hours a night affects every aspect of our makeup, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It negatively impacts our immune system, increases the risk of cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, and heart disease, and disrupts your blood sugar levels. In addition, it contributes to mental and emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety. Plus, it can lead to weight gain as it slows the thyroid, potentially wreaking havoc around your waistline.<\/p>\n

But, with sleep having such a big impact on our waistlines, is it possible to sleep yourself slim?<\/p>\n

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In his book, Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams<\/em>, Author Matthew Walker, writes \u201cThe less you sleep, the more you are likely to eat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sleep deprivation increases hunger and appetite and compromises impulse control and effective weight loss when dieting.\u00a0 When you\u2019re eating, even though you are full, you still want to eat more, especially more high-calorie foods. Worse, if you are on diet and aren\u2019t getting enough sleep, most of the weight you lose will come from lean body mass and not fat. In addition, your body becomes unable to manage calories effectively, particularly sugar. Less than six hours sleep a night over a long period of time can reduce insulin sensitivity. Therefore, lack of sleep will increase your probability of gaining weight, being overweight, or obese, and significantly increase your likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n

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Sleep regulates one\u2019s appetite, helping control body weight through healthy food selection rather than impulsive choices. \u201cSimplified, sleep enriches one\u2019s ability to learn, memorise, and make logical decisions and choices,\u201d writes Walker. \u201cSleep replenishes the immune system, helping fight malignancy, preventing infection, and warding off illness. It balances insulin and aids gut health. Adequate sleep lowers blood pressure while keeping one\u2019s heart in fine condition.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Bedtime tips<\/h4>\n

The great news is, regularly getting enough sleep will help you control your overall health and body weight. Below are some tips on how to achieve this:<\/p>\n