Are you aware that we spend about a third of our lives sleeping? Sleep therefore takes up a large part of our lives. This makes it all the more important to take a closer look at the topic. Because sleep is not only essential for our recovery, but also has a significant impact on our health and the functioning of our bodies.
As normal and routine as sleep may be for us, this time is absolutely essential for several processes in the body. Many health-preserving and health-promoting processes take place here that simply can't occur 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 influence your sleep and determine 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. Translated into German, this means "rapid eye movement" and describes a typical characteristic that can be observed in people during the REM sleep phase. You may have noticed that the eyeballs of a sleeping person move rapidly back and forth, even though their eyes are closed – this is precisely the REM phase. REM sleep promotes procedural memory. This involves processes such as holding a ping-pong bat correctly. This phase is also called dream sleep. This is because you dream very intensely during this phase!
The non-REM phase, on the other hand, is characterized by the absence of rapid eye movements. It is further divided into three individual phases: the falling asleep phase, light sleep, and deep sleep.
Sleep follows a fixed pattern—you cycle through the different sleep phases repeatedly. 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 per night? However, the first two sleep cycles are particularly important for brain recovery and are therefore also called core sleep. These are followed by the filler sleep or optional sleep cycles.
This is how your ideal sleep cycle would work. However, around one-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 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 bedtime. It's best not to engage in any physically or mentally strenuous activities before bedtime.Try to end the day calmly and thoughtfully. This will definitely help you fall asleep better.
- ROUTINE - Consider a ritual you perform every night before going to sleep. Whether it's reading for half an hour, meditating, or listening to relaxing music, this will help you end your day on a relaxed note and align your routine with 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 more slowly.
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, among other things, by hormones. This means that hormone secretions during sleep can have a significant impact on metabolism. Studies show that lack of sleep can slow weight loss or even lead to 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 imbalance – insulin resistance. This can cause an imbalance of hunger-regulating hormones, resulting in increased appetite. Persistent sleep disorders or an irregular sleep pattern can be a cause of obesity. Without balanced sleep, a well-functioning metabolic process can be impaired. Accordingly, 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 you solutions to everyday problems with our products. We've already explained to you that sleep disorders can negatively impact your metabolism. And we've found the optimal solution for precisely this problem – the combination of our Dietbacs® and Deep Sleep.
Our Dietbacs® have a direct influence on (fat) metabolism. Continuous intake leads to significantly greater weight loss, as well as a reduction in hip and waist circumference. The direct positive effect on blood cholesterol levels also creates a protective effect on the cardiovascular system.
To help you sleep well, we have developed the Deep Sleep Developed with natural plant extracts, valuable vitamins, and melatonin, our Deep Sleep Add-on helps you shorten the time it takes to fall asleep and ensure a restful night's sleep.
