How Sleep Impacts Your Hormones: Tips for Better Rest and Hormonal Balance

30/10/2024 13 min
How Sleep Impacts Your Hormones: Tips for Better Rest and Hormonal Balance

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Ever wonder why a poor night's sleep makes you feel off balance the next day? In today's episode of Lifestyle U, I'm breaking down how sleep—or the lack of it—directly impacts your hormones. Whether you're dealing with stress, hunger, or general hormonal imbalance, sleep plays a critical role. Join me as I explore how sleep regulates the body's key hormones, such as cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, and the hunger hormones leptin and ghrelin. I also discuss how poor sleep can lead to hormonal imbalances, affecting everything from weight gain and energy levels to stress response. I offer actionable tips to help you improve your sleep quality, regulate your hormones, and prevent long-term health issues. From understanding your circadian rhythm to creating a sleep-friendly environment, this episode is packed with advice to help you achieve the rest your body needs to function optimally.   What I discuss: [00:33] The Importance of Sleep for Hormonal Balance [01:03] Understanding Hormones and Their Functions [01:55] How Sleep Affects Hormones [04:09] Deep Dive into Specific Hormones [07:42] The Impact of Poor Sleep on Cravings [08:05] Understanding Melatonin [09:29] The Importance of Quality Sleep [11:29] Tips for Better Sleep   Want more from me? Sign up to get a chance to win a FREE $10,000 Scholarship: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/scholarship Visit our website: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/ Follow me on Instagram: @laceeiskk We have helped over 1000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by liking, subscribing and leaving a review. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more people. Thank you!

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