Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2839: 4 Tricks to get a Better Night’s Sleep by Ashley Ann Lawrie of Free Form Fitness on Rest and Recovery
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Jan 12, 2025 Unlock the secrets to a restful night with simple yet transformative tips. Discover how small adjustments to your nightly routine, like managing blue light exposure and creating a soothing environment, can enhance your sleep quality. Learn the importance of deep and REM sleep for overall health and performance. Plus, explore how hunger hormones influence your readiness for sleep. Embrace gradual changes to find your personal recipe for a rejuvenating night of rest!
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Sleep's Importance
- Sleep is crucial for health and wellness, often overlooked alongside diet and exercise.
- Poor sleep habits can hinder results despite optimal fitness and nutrition routines.
Deep Sleep & Delta Waves
- Deep sleep, with its delta waves, is crucial for repair and recovery.
- Longer deep sleep leads to feeling energetic, while less leads to impairments.
Vitamin D for Sleep
- Supplement with Vitamin D to potentially improve sleep quality.
- A study showed improvements in sleep onset time and duration with 3000 IU of Vitamin D3.