{"id":5119,"date":"2019-09-27T15:40:58","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T19:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corelifemd.com\/?p=5119"},"modified":"2019-09-27T16:22:22","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T20:22:22","slug":"the-importance-of-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corelifemd.com\/dev\/the-importance-of-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance Of Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Diet and exercise are considered to be the two main factors of successful weight loss and weight management. However, in recent years, significant scientific evidence has shown a positive correlation between sleep and weight control.\u00a0 How so, you might ask? One example is that avoiding sleep deprivation will help you control your appetite and reduce cravings. Sleep not only provides the obvious relief from feeling tired but it\u2019s also a valuable part of maintaining mental and emotional well-being along with your physical health. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]\n
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Are You Getting Enough Sleep?<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Sleep needs vary, but in general, most adults need seven to nine hours a night. Some people can make do with less, and others need more.\u00a0 It depends on your body and its needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can gauge how much sleep you personally need by trying this:<\/span><\/p>\n

The next time you are on vacation, go to bed at your usual time, but do not use an alarm clock to wake up.\u00a0 For the first couple of days, you may sleep more than usual, which is your body\u2019s way of paying back your \u2018sleep debt.\u2019\u00a0 Then, when your sleep has stabilized, record how much you sleep, plus or minus 15 minutes. That is your sleep need or capacity, which you should then aim to fulfill nightly.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]\n

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How to Know if You\u2019re Sleep Deprived<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]You might be saying to yourself, what’s the big deal, right?\u00a0 Wrong! Sleep deprivation is a real issue that many people deal with on a daily basis and may not even realize they are sleep deprived.<\/span><\/p>\n

When someone is sleep deprived, they can experience many indicators:<\/span><\/p>\n