Insomnia & Sleep Problems

Research Shows That Insomnia & Poor Sleep Patterns Often Result In Weight Gain, Depression, Sugar Cravings & Food Addictions

Insomnia is a broad term that describes difficulties with sleep, including the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep.

Sleep studies link chronic insomnia to the following conditions:

• anxiety and depression
  
• diabetes
  
• increased body mass index (BMI)
  
• increased cancer risk
  
• high blood pressure
  
• elevated cortisol levels
  
• impaired concentration and memory
  
• cardiovascular disease
  
• impaired insulin action
  
• impaired glucose control
  
• metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance
  
• elevated c-reactive protein (inflammatory marker)
  

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Chronic insomnia due to sleep apnea is becoming a common problem. Sleep apnea occurs when the airways are blocked, causing you to stop breathing for short periods of time.

A sleep apnea episode is followed by a sudden attempt to breathe, and a change to a lighter stage of sleep. The result is fragmented sleep that is not restful, leading to excessive daytime drowsiness.

If you suffer obstructive sleep apnea it is very important to lose weight. Drinking alcohol or using sedatives before bedtime can increase episodes of sleep apnea.

Stress Health Tips
Reduce Stress To Cure Insomnia

GABA Supplementation May Enhance Sleep
PharmaGABA™ Is A Natural Remedy To Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

The Cortisol Connection
Too Much Cortisol Causes Belly Fat

Insulin Resistance
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Contribute to Insulin Resistance






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