With our lives becoming busier and busier, sleep can often be the first thing we sacrifice for things that seem “higher priority” in life. Fatigue, poor concentration, stress and low energy levels, are just a few signs that our priorities around sleep may need reassessing.

Quality sleep not only enhances the immune system but repairs the body and renews our energy. In short, sleep helps us recover from the demands of our busy lives and reset the body and mind for tomorrow. The key to sleep is to understand the hormones that control it and the routine required to maximise it. When you do this, you’ll be back to peak performance in no time.

THE HORMONES:

Cortisol – released in response to both daylight and physical activity and designed to keep you awake and alert.

Melatonin – released in response to darkness and designed to help you sleep and repair your body. [Read more…]