Lose Those Extra Pounds by Sleeping More

Sleep is the foundation of good health. Without proper rest, the body simply cannot repair and replenish the cells, muscle growth and the control of hormones that regulate appetite and growth. All the nutrients we take in, the best eating plan and careful monitoring of the quality of foods we ingest are all wasted if we are sleep deprived. During sleep, our bodies are able to accomplish the following activities necessary for a healthy functioning mind and body:

• Sleep regulates hormones. Sleep does this by slowing down the production of certain hormones like ghrelin and increasing other hormones like leptin. Regulating …read more