Are you aware that we spend about a third of our lives asleep? Sleep therefore occupies a large part of our lives. That's why it's so important to take a closer look at the topic. Because sleep isn't just important for our recovery, it also has a significant impact on our health and the functioning of our bodies.
As normal and commonplace as sleep may seem to us, this time is absolutely essential for several bodily processes. Many health-maintaining and health-promoting processes take place during sleep that simply cannot occur during the day. The body regenerates, the immune system is strengthened, and stress hormones are reduced.
Good to know: An adult typically needs between six and ten hours of sleep per day. However, factors such as stress, age, diet, and medication can influence your sleep and significantly impact how much sleep a person needs and how rested they feel afterward.
What actually happens during sleep?
Basically, there are two types of sleep: non-REM sleep and REM sleep. The abbreviation REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement. This describes a typical characteristic observed in people during REM sleep. You may have noticed that a sleeping person's eyeballs move rapidly back and forth, even though their eyes are closed – this is the REM phase. REM sleep promotes procedural memory. This involves processes such as the correct way to hold a ping-pong paddle. This phase is also called dream sleep. This is because you dream very vividly during this time!
The non-REM phase, on the other hand, is characterized by the absence of rapid eye movements. It is further subdivided into three individual phases: the sleep onset phase, light sleep, and deep sleep.
Sleep has a fixed pattern – you repeatedly cycle through the different sleep phases. A typical sleep cycle can be visualized like this:
Sleep onset → light sleep → deep sleep → light sleep → deep sleep → REM sleep
Did you know that a cycle lasts between 90 and 110 minutes and that you go through the cycle between four and seven times per night? However, the first two sleep cycles are particularly important for brain recovery and are therefore also referred to as core sleep. These are followed by the cycles of filler sleep or optional sleep.
This is how your sleep cycle would ideally proceed. However, around a third of the German population suffers from sleep deprivation or sleep disorders. To give you a brief guide on how you can positively influence your sleep quality, here are four helpful tips for a restful sleep rhythm:
Less is more - 4 essential tips for better sleep!
- MOVE - Regular physical activity has a generally beneficial effect on health – but especially on sleep, as it increases the amount of deep sleep.
- MIND - Try to reduce mental and physical exertion before bedtime. Ideally, you should avoid both physically and mentally strenuous activities before going to sleep.Try to end the day calmly and thoughtfully. That will definitely help you fall asleep better.
- ROUTINE - Think about a ritual you perform every evening before falling asleep. Whether it's reading for half an hour, meditating, or listening to relaxing music to end your day peacefully and link your routine to your sleep rhythm.
- DETOX - For a healthy sleep, it is very important that you banish your mobile phone from the bed, because the screen brightness inhibits the production of the sleep hormone melatonin and you fall asleep less quickly.
Sleep and metabolism - what are the connections?
Did you know that your sleep can affect your metabolism? In fact, the connection between sleep and metabolism is no longer a secret. Metabolic processes are, among other things, hormonally controlled. This means that hormone release during sleep can have a significant impact on metabolism. Studies show that sleep deprivation can slow down weight loss or even lead to weight gain.
This effect arises through several mechanisms, including an influence on insulin levels, on the feeling of satiety, and on general mental state or satisfaction.
The influence of sleep on the body
An unhealthy sleep pattern can lead to a hormonal imbalance – insulin resistance. This can cause an imbalance in hunger-regulating hormones, resulting in increased appetite. Persistent sleep disturbances or an irregular sleep pattern can be a cause of weight gain. Without adequate sleep, a properly functioning metabolism can be impaired. Therefore, a balanced sleep pattern is essential not only for the body's regeneration but also for overall health.
Our solution for sleep disorders
We want to provide you with the foundation for a healthy lifestyle and offer solutions to everyday problems with our products. As we've already explained, sleep disorders can negatively affect metabolism. And we've found the perfect solution for precisely this problem – the combination of our Dietbacs® and Deep Sleep products.
Our Dietbacs® They have a direct influence on (fat) metabolism. Continuous intake results in significantly greater weight loss, as well as a reduction in hip and waist circumference. Furthermore, their direct positive effect on blood cholesterol levels creates a protective effect on the cardiovascular system.
To help you get a healthy sleep, we have the Deep Sleep Developed with natural plant extracts, valuable vitamins and melatonin, our Deep Sleep Addon helps you shorten the time it takes to fall asleep and allows you to sleep restfully.
