What promotes quality sleep? Here are some guidelines:<\/p>\n
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- In bed and asleep before 11pm (by 10pm is optimal)<\/li>\n
- 8-9 hours of sleep during the fall and winter, 7-8 during the late spring and summer<\/li>\n
- No sleep medications \u2014 the use of medicine whether prescribed or over the counter will not allow the body all the cycles of sleep so it won\u2019t be restorative \u2014 and that includes antihistamines that act as a band aid to make you drowsy<\/li>\n
- Completely dark in your bedroom<\/li>\n
- Anything that\u2019s plugged in is at least 6 feet away from your head<\/li>\n
- Everything turned off\/unplugged as much as possible<\/li>\n
- Cell phone on airplane mode<\/li>\n
- Use earplugs if noise bothers you<\/li>\n
- Uninterrupted sleep \u2014 no waking up during the night for anything \u2014 but if you do easily falling back to sleep<\/li>\n
- Hydration \u2014 make sure to drink at least 8 \u2014 8 ounce glasses of water or herbal tea daily<\/li>\n
- Magnesium \u2014 minerals are vitally important to a good night\u2019s sleep. Try some magnesium before bed if you are having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep<\/li>\n
- Eat a high protein breakfast within an hour of waking to set your circadian rhythm for the nighttime.<\/li>\n
- Make your bedroom a sanctuary that feels like it\u2019s giving you a hug everytime you walk in.<\/li>\n
- Save the bedroom <\/a>for two things: sleep and sex (i.e. NO TV in the bedroom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When you get enough quality, un-medicated sleep, inflammation decreases. \u00a0The body produces more growth hormone, and stress hormones are metabolized. Sleep can lower blood sugar levels and cravings may go away completely! This is so important if you have PCOS, because having high blood sugar can make your symptoms worse. \u00a0 In addition, the body heals and restores everywhere. \u00a0The brain works like a computer shuffling all the information from the day, discarding some and systematically storing other information. \u00a0The immune system regenerates and makes natural killer cells for the next day\u2019s adventures. The pineal gland makes adequate amounts of melatonin protecting the body from disease, regulating reproductive hormones, and setting the body\u2019s circadian rhythm\u2026.sleep is so important! \u00a0 When you have PCOS, getting enough sleep is crucial overcoming your symptoms. \u00a0 Your body is working to balance itself while sleeping and without the proper rest, symptoms of hormone imbalance only get worse.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what all of this means\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n
You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve had a good workout because your body burns fat and builds muscle. \u00a0 It\u2019ll be easier to button your pants in the morning because you\u2019ll be feeling a little more sleek and sexy. Cravings go away and moods lift \u2014 say goodbye to depression and anxiety! Hormones become more balanced naturally. The immune system will be much stronger and feelings of stress much lower or non-existent<\/a>. \u00a0 You will have crazy amazing energy that may surprise you. And one more thing\u2026.wrinkles actually disappear when you\u2019ve had a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n
After our growth years, sleep truly is beauty<\/a> rest, inside and out. What\u2019s happening on the inside manifests on the outside.<\/strong><\/p>\n
I was invited to an open house put on by a plastic surgeon I knew. He was sharing some of the aesthetic work he does. One of his patients stood up to show her beautiful face that he had treated with Botox, fillers and who knows what else. She pointed to her face and said, \u201cdoesn\u2019t it look like I\u2019ve had a good night\u2019s sleep?\u201d<\/p>\n
There are so many wonderful things that happen to improve the symptoms of PCOS and hormone imbalance when we get a good night\u2019s sleep. We actually accumulate sleep debt, so you do need to catch up. And during the winter when the days are shorter, you\u2019ll need 8-9 hours of sleep per night. Think hibernation. Wintertime is when your body heals and restores for the longer days of late spring and summer.<\/p>\n
One of my colleagues says that nothing really good ever happens after 9pm anyway. And he\u2019s right. I love all the sleep sayings, like \u201cthe early bird gets the worm\u201d, \u201cearly to bed early to rise makes a woman healthy, wealthy and wise\u201d. But my favorite is: \u201cLet her sleep, for when she wakes she will move mountains. Wishing you sweet dreams and a restful night\u2019s sleep for tomorrow will be amazing!<\/p>\n
Next Steps<\/h3>\n
Becoming victorious over the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome<\/strong> is not an easy task, but you can overcome your symptoms to live the life you deserve.<\/p>\n
It takes strength, courage, and perseverance. It can be challenging and that\u2019s why Insulite Health created the PCOS 5-Element System<\/a><\/u>. It’s a step-by-step process that will help you balance your hormones and reverse PCOS symptoms using our proprietary 5% Solution.<\/p>\n
So take the next steps now! Use the links below to learn how to make the changes that will transform your health and your life forever.<\/p>\n
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- Read more about PCOS<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Take the PCOS Test and assess your risk!<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Learn more about the Insulite 5-Element PCOS Solution<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Insulite Health, is committed to helping women reverse their symptoms of hormone imbalance. Scientific research has revealed that this imbalance can be a primary cause of many devastating health symptoms. Hormone Imbalance can also underlie the increased risk factors for PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) – a major source of serious diseases as well as cause of excess weight gain<\/a>, adult acne, unwanted facial hair, depression, anxiety, and heartbreaking female infertility.<\/p>\n
\u00a9Insulite Health, Inc., pcos.com<\/a><\/u> empowers women with PCOS to transform their lives through a process of healing with the 5-Element PCOS System<\/a><\/u> \u2014 the world’s only complete solution for helping women heal from the symptoms of PCOS and hormone imbalance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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