Are you aware that we spend about a third of our lives sleeping? Sleep therefore takes up a large part of our lives. It is therefore all the more important to take a closer look at the topic. Because sleep is not only important for our recovery, but also has a significant impact on our health and the functioning of our organism.
As normal and everyday as sleeping may be for us, this time is absolutely essential for some processes in the body. This is because many health-preserving and health-promoting processes take place here that simply cannot take place during the day. The body regenerates, the immune system is strengthened and stress hormones are broken down.
Good to know : Normally, an adult needs between six and ten hours of sleep per day. However, factors such as stress, age, diet and medication can affect your sleep and determine how much sleep a person needs and how refreshed they feel afterwards.
What actually happens during sleep?
Basically, a distinction is made between two types of sleep - non-REM sleep and REM sleep. The abbreviation REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement. Translated into German, this means something like "rapid eye movement" and describes a typical characteristic that can be observed in people in the REM sleep phase. You may have already seen the eyeballs of a sleeping person move quickly back and forth even though their eyes are closed - this is exactly the REM phase. REM sleep promotes procedural memory. This deals with processes such as holding a table tennis bat correctly. This phase is also called dream sleep. This is because you dream very intensely here!
The non-REM phase, on the other hand, is characterized by the fact that there are no rapid eye movements. It is also divided into three individual phases: the falling asleep phase, light sleep and deep sleep.
Sleep has a fixed pattern - you go through the different sleep phases again and again. You can imagine a typical sleep cycle like this:
Falling asleep phase → 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 a night? However, the first two sleep cycles are particularly important for the brain's recovery and are therefore also known as core sleep. This is followed by the filling sleep or optional sleep cycles.
This is how your sleep cycle would ideally work. However, around a third of the German population suffers from sleep deprivation or sleep disorders. To give you a little 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 positive effect on health – but especially on sleep, as it increases the amount of deep sleep.
- MIND - Try to reduce mental and physical exertion before going to bed. It is best not to do any physically or mentally strenuous activities before going to sleep. Try to end the day calmly and thoughtfully. This will definitely help you sleep better.
- ROUTINE - Think about a ritual that you perform every evening before going to sleep. This could be reading for half an hour, meditating or listening to relaxing music to end your day in a relaxed manner and link your routine to your sleep rhythm.
- DETOX - For a healthy sleep, it is very important that you banish your cell phone from bed, because the screen brightness inhibits the production of the sleep hormone melatonin and you fall asleep less quickly.
Sleep + 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. Metabolism is controlled by hormones, among other things. This means that hormones released during sleep can have a significant effect on metabolism. Studies show that lack of sleep can lead to weight loss being slowed down or even weight gain.
This effect occurs through several mechanisms, including an influence on insulin levels, the feeling of satiety and the general mental state or satisfaction.
The influence of sleep on the body
An unhealthy sleep pattern can lead to a hormonal disorder - insulin resistance. This can lead to an imbalance of hunger-regulating hormones causing an increased appetite. Long-term sleep disorders or an irregular sleep pattern can be a reason for obesity. Without balanced sleep, a well-functioning metabolic process can be restricted. Accordingly, a balanced sleep pattern is not only essential for the body's regeneration but also for general health.
Our solution for sleep disorders
We want to provide you with the basis for a healthy lifestyle and offer you solutions to everyday problems with our products. We have already explained to you that your metabolism can be negatively affected by sleep disorders. And we have found the optimal solution for exactly this problem - the combination of our Dietbacs® and Deep Sleep.
Our Dietbacs® have a direct influence on (fat) metabolism. Continuous consumption leads to significantly greater weight loss and a reduction in hip and waist circumference. The direct positive influence on cholesterol levels in the blood also has a protective effect on the cardiovascular system.
We have developed Deep Sleep to help you sleep healthily. With natural plant extracts, valuable vitamins and melatonin, our Deep Sleep Addon helps you to shorten the time it takes to fall asleep and to get a restful night's sleep.
