Trouble Sleeping???

Lack of Sleep = OVER-Eating and Weight GAIN

OK, it doesn't seem fair... but to be warned is a beautiful gift and there really is a reason for this. Loss of sleep results in lower levels of Leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in controlling appetite. There was a study that showed sleep restriction increased hunger by 24%.

This is then triggered a desire for foods that were high calorie, carbohydrate rich foods. So picture this you're tired, cranky and want to eat a box of something sweet or a loaf of french bread and butter.... Then you gain 5 pounds... Is this a set up to get you to feel bad about yourself? I just want to take a moment to say that when people overeat it's usually for emotional reasons in addition to being tired.

When you find yourself reaching for carbs... it's usually because you are looking for some COMFORT and when you are reaching for sugar you're really looking for some JOY in your life. So if you need some Comfort or Joy take a moment and think of ways you can get it...

Some Suggestions:

Take a bath in your favorite Essential Oil combo with candles as the only light

Hug someone you love

Cry and release some of what you're trying to not feel

Make a Gratitude List

Make Love with your other half... not someone else's

Exercise

Get some Sun

Pray

Create Something... (jewelry, a new healthy recipe, a gift)

Do something Kind for someone else

Of course these suggestions aren't the whole answer but some of them will help you feel better

TIPS ON GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP:

Stop drinking caffeine by 2pm and keep your caffeine intake to 2-3 cups... NOT HUGE CUPS and 2 is better than 3… also teas, sodas and chocolate have caffeine… not to mention some sports drinks

Avoid Alcohol as it may disrupt your sleep and it can become a BAD habit

Exercise will help relax you and help you sleep but do it at least 2 hours before bed...

Make your bedroom your SACRED SPACE...keep it quiet and restful... don't watch tv, do work, balance your checkbook or fold your laundry... this is your place to be quiet, rest and heal

Use Natural Supplements for that extra help in falling asleep...

Pray

Spray or defuse relaxing essential oils…

One of the healing tools we offer in a

Comprehensive Consultation is a personalized Essential Oil Blend

drdeborah@townisp.com or 508-757-0453 for any questions