Why Sleep is important

When it comes to health, sleep is as vital as regular exercise and eating a balanced diet.

Poor sleep patterns are linked to weight gain. The effect of sleep on weight gain is believed to be mediated by numerous factors, including hormones and motivation to exercise.

Poor sleep affects hormones that regulate appetite. Those who get adequate sleep tend to eat fewer calories than those who don’t.

Good sleep has been shown to improve many aspects of athletic and physical performance.

Sleep is important for various aspects of brain function. Poor sleep has been shown to impair brain function whilst good sleep can maximise problem - solving skills and enhance memory.

Sleep deprivation can cause prediabetes in healthy adults. Poor sleep habits are strongly linked to adverse effects on blood sugar.

Not only can poor sleep lead to sleeping disorders it can also be linked to depression.

To solve trouble sleeping for good, you must fix your circadian rhythm. This is your biological clock and it is influenced by many factors including hormone balance, your genes, light exposure, physical activity and meal frequency among others.

If your clock is “broken” due to stress, poor sleep habits, over training, eating at the wrong time, you will struggle to achieve a consistent good night’s sleep.