In this podcast, Dr. Dee emphasizes the importance of getting adequate sleep.
So many times sleep gets relegated to an afterthought; it can easily have the least priority to us, but that can have significant health consequences.
Four ways in which lack of sleep is impacting your health:
1. Sleep is important for the brain to detoxify from it's own waste products that are naturally produced. This is when the glial cells get rid of these byproducts.
2. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue and dependence on energy drinks just to get through the day. This creates an endless cycle. The energy drinks negatively impact our sleep quality, further depleted our energy levels.
3. Inadequate sleep can also wreck our hormones. Inadequate rest leads to higher cortisol levels. This then impacts how our thyroid and sex hormones work. Now we are suffering with lower metabolism as well as loss of libido and weight gain.
4. Poor sleep strains relationships. General Patton said, "Fatigue makes cowards of all men." When I'm always tired and worn out I am not the best version of myself to my family.
Prioritize sleep. Adults need 7-9 hours of sleep at night. Make sure you go to bed early enough and utliize good sleep hygiene practices to get good quality sleep.
