| There’s
more to losing weight than meets eyes open wide shut. As medical
science continues to unfurl the dynamics of weight management,
caloric reduction and physical activity account for two-thirds
of the battle of the bulge equation. Researchers are adding ‘adequate
sleep’ to the formula. The
new finding shows that losing weight involves a regular fitness
program, and nutritional diet coupled with ample doses of shut-eye.
The trio has been found to improve weight loss. Through the
exercise and rest, the body feels invigorated with energy as
it enhances one’s overall health.
According
to Dr. Rapoport, hormones were recently found to influence appetites.
The hormones ghrelin and leptin were found to be the culprits
of overeating and food cravings. The production of these underrated
hormones is based on the quality of rest people attain. The
hormonal cohorts work together when someone has a restless night
of insomnia. The following day, the person may experience numerous
food cravings void of satisfaction.
Ghrelin and leptin
serve as co-dependent balances to each other. While, ghrelin
is manufactured in the tract of the gastrointestinal system,
it whets and stimulates the appetite. Produced in the body’s
fat cells, leptin signals to the brain when satisfaction or
satiation has been achieved.
When the body is
deprived of sleep, it sends these hormones out of whack. Leptin
levels plummet when the body is void of adequate rest – which
creates a feeling of never being full or satisfaction after
food consumption. In the GI tract, the sleep deficit causes
ghrelin levels to elevate. As a result, the appetite is stimulated
to crave foods. With the two hormones pushing the appetite to
new bounds overeating goes into overdrive, which may become
weight gain. |
