Less Sleep = Weight Gain and Other Health Risks

by Eoin Hudson May 23, 2013

I just watched a very interesting interview with Jamie Corroon, a Naturopathic Doctor at Bastyr Center for Natural Heath (below). In the interview he discusses how lack of sleep affects our bodies. Now, as someone who has trouble sleeping, my interest was naturally peaked.

You won't be surprised to hear that sleeping six hours or less is not  good. Some not-so-pleasant side effects of sleep  deficit that you might see reflected in your health include weight gain, irritability, hypertension, and an increase in anxiety and other mood disorders.

Luckily, Mr. Corroon has some helpful tips on how to get to sleep, stay asleep, and buck some of those bad habits such as eating late. One of Bastyr’s recommendations—and of course, we at , Soaring Heart second it—is to  use natural and organic bedding, as sleep hygiene is just as important as sleep habits.

If you want to learn more about sleep hygiene as well as helpful, healthful sleeping tips, subscribe to our blog and/or "Like" us on Facebook.  There are many articles on and tips about having a great night's sleep. Start with these two:

LIVING NATURALLY: BETTER SLEEP, BETTER ENERGY - BASTYR UNIVERSITY

A lecture from Bastyr University; Living Naturally: Better Sleep, Better Energy.

GUEST BLOG: CHANGE YOUR SLEEP. CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Some helpful tips to fall asleep faster an stay asleep longer by guest blogger and Authorized Teacher at Sounder Sleep System,® Becci Parsons.

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