Sleep Is Key To Weight Loss

By Rey Vetangelo


Meditation has long been upheld as a pillar of physical and mental health by eastern medicine and traditions. Western medicine and scientific theories have previously scoffed at the old adage, "Mind over matter." However, recent studies by professionals in both the medical and scientific worlds have begun to understand the truth behind the benefits of meditation.

If you're feeling sleeping during the day, and are unable to take a nap, for most people their first response is to grab a coffee or a sweet treat to give them a boost of energy. Unfortunately this sugar high, will only give you short-term energy before you crash.

Some modalities promote visualization as a method for relaxation, others encourage the use of music or repetitive sound (like 'ohm'), while still others combine those to achieve the prescribed state of mental and physical relaxation. Your brain functions by creating neural pathways between cells and neurons that allow you to access stored information on demand. Meditation increases the strength of these pathways allowing you to clearly access the information at an increased speed.

The practice of meditation allows you to inhabit a space of low or no stress while giving your mind the opportunity to recuperate from the rigors of daily life. Your brain, like any other muscle in your body requires a period of rest in order to perform well. By calming your mind and creating a safe space free of stress, your mind is able to process and more clearly define the experiences of your life and will perform better when required.

Soy products like soy milk, tofu, and edamame are a hearty source of protein and a great alternative to red meat and homogenized cow's milk. For some, these products are an acquired taste and learning to cook with and enjoy consuming them can take some practice, but implementing them in your diet will begin to display significant results as you attempt to lose weight.

This is the area where things get really exciting and very yummy. The list of beneficial fruits and veggies is a long one. Incorporating tropical fruits like papaya and pomegranate along with more traditional options like apples, bananas, oranges, and peaches, is a great way to add incredible amounts of sweet, yummy flavor to your diet. Other fruits you should consider are kiwi, cantaloupe, berries, and apricots.

When you are sleep deprived, the hormone ghrelin, which tells you when to eat, is more prevalent in the body. At the same time there are reduced levels of the hormone leptin, the hormone that tells you to stop eating. This hormone imbalance wreaks havoc on your diet, which could result in significant weight loss if these negative sleep habits were routine. Also while you are sleep deprived your metabolism moves more slowly.

Interestingly, meditation also increases some other interesting results. It has been shown to positively affect the areas of the brain that handle self-esteem, social interaction, and creativity. By meditating, we allow our minds to work more efficiently which gives us greater clarity as we examine our own behavior and the behavior of others. We develop an increased ability to examine how a given situation may affect us and then make decisions based on careful consideration instead of base reaction.

Overall, meditation provides an excellent opportunity to relax, re-charge, and rejuvenate our minds, bodies, and spirits in preparation for whatever life may throw our way. If you are looking for a weight loss alternative, lap band surgery in Utah may be your answer. Jordan Valley Lap Band has the expertise and experience to provide you with the positive experience you have been waiting for.




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