Sleep - our regeneration and repair program
Healthy sleep and inner peace
Basic need for sleep
On average, people “oversleep” for around a third of their lives, or 220,000 hours to be precise. Sleep is not only a basic need for us humans, it is also important for our Health and well-being.
Restful sleep is the result of a finely tuned interplay between different areas of the nervous system. The brain, the autonomic nervous system and the hormone system are particularly important here. They regulate when we are awake and active and when the body can enter a state of deep rest.
Two thirds of adults in industrialized countries do not sleep the recommended 7 – 8 hours per night.
The influence of the autonomic nervous system!
The autonomic nervous system consists of:
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Sympathetic nervous system (activating)
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Parasympathetic nervous system (calming)
During the day, the sympathetic nervous system usually dominates – it increases alertness and keeps the body in a state of readiness. For a good night’s sleep, however, the parasympathetic nervous system has to “take over”. It lowers the heart rate, breathing and blood pressure and enables the transition to night.
Stress, time pressure, permanent availability and a high level of stimuli can block this change. The body remains in a kind of “permanent tension”, which makes it difficult to fall asleep and makes sleep easier and more restless.
Restful sleep does not just begin in bed, it is prepared throughout the day. The nervous system needs clear signals to switch between activity and rest. The parasympathetic nervous system, the so-called “resting nerve”, is particularly important here.
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Vitamin C, Zinc and Selenium contribute to the normal function of the Immune System
Vitamin C and pantothenic acid help to reduce tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy metabolism
Magnesium and vitamin B12 contribute to normal muscle and nerve function
Riboflavin and vitamin C help to protect the cells from oxidative stress
Folic acid contributes to normal mental function
Healthy sleep and inner peace
Natural sleep-wake rhythm
The so-called circadian sleep-wake rhythm is aligned with the sun and is our “internal clock”. When darkness falls, the pineal gland in the brain is stimulated to produce the “sleep hormone” melatonin from the amino acid tryptophan. Melatonin regulates the sleep-wake rhythm through its influence on body temperature, muscle tone, breathing and heart rate. The natural stress hormone cortisol, which keeps us active throughout the day, is at its lowest at night. Melatonin makes you tired and slows down bodily functions in favor of a well-deserved night’s rest.
Melatonin helps to shorten the time it takes to fall asleep. The positive effect occurs after taking 1 mg of melatonin shortly before going to bed.
Sleep & nervous system
Restful sleep is the result of a finely tuned interplay between different areas of the nervous system. The brain, the autonomic nervous system and the hormone system are particularly important here. They regulate when we are awake and active and when the body can enter a state of deep rest.
During the night, we go through several sleep cycles consisting of light, deep and REM sleep. These phases ensure that the body, memory and emotions regenerate. If this process is disrupted – for example due to stress, irregular habits or shift work – this often has a direct impact on performance, mood and the Immune System.
Many of the body’s necessary regeneration and storage processes take place during sleep. Healthy sleep has a significant impact on the Immune System, metabolism, muscle regeneration, hormone production and the brain, for example. The body’s own resources are recharged and give people the energy they need for the day.
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Melatonin helps to shorten the time it takes to fall asleep. The positive effect occurs after taking 1 mg of melatonin shortly before going to bed
Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function
Magnesium and vitamin B6 contribute to the normal function of the nervous system and to normal energy metabolism
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormone activity and normal protein and glycogen metabolism
Folic acid contributes to normal blood formation and normal Immune System function
5-HTP or 5-hydroxytryptophan is a natural compound extracted from the seeds of the African black bean Griffonia simplicifolia
Regeneration time
How much sleep do we need?
If you feel the need to sleep during the day, you won’t get the quality, restful sleep you need at night.
Lack of sleep
Effects and consequences of sleep deprivation
A short-term sleep deficit is manageable and can be easily overcome. If the body is repeatedly deprived of sleep in the long term, the quality of life is noticeably impaired. A third of people in Germany complain of poor sleep, one in eleven of them seek advice from a doctor and one in four take sleeping pills.
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Melatonin helps to shorten the time it takes to fall asleep. The positive effect occurs after taking 1 mg of melatonin shortly before going to bed.
Melatonin helps to alleviate the subjective feeling of jet lag. The positive effect is achieved if at least 0.5 mg of melatonin is taken on the first day of travel shortly before going to bed and on the first days after arrival at the destination.
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5-HTP is the abbreviation for the amino acid 5-hydroxytryptophan, which is produced naturally during metabolism. More precisely, it is formed as an intermediate stage in the formation of the messenger substance serotonin from the essential amino acid tryptophan.
Regeneration and repair program
Why is a good night's sleep so important?
- Digestive processes
- Detoxification
- Processing impressions
- Memory formation
- Immune strengthening
- Cell renewal
- Reduction of inflammation
- Stress reduction
We only realize how important restful sleep is for us when we lack it. In the long term, too little sleep can endanger our Health.
Sleep hygiene
Sleep well - create optimal conditions
Important factors that support sleep:
- Avoid caffeine after approx. 13:00 – 14:00
- max. sleep breaks of 30 minutes during the day
- Relaxation rituals before going to bed (e.g. progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobson)
- No substantial meals after 19:00
- No technical light at least 1 hour before going to bed
- a comfortable sleeping environment (quiet, darkness, fresh air, temperature)
Sleep not only makes you beautiful, but also creates a necessary basis for keeping the body healthy.
Sources: Study by TK “Schlaf gut Deutschland” / Barmer / National Sleep Foundation
