The Sleep & Fat Loss Masterclass

Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. On this episode you will learn: * How sleep quality is affected by your hormone function. * Why our culture devalues the importance of sleep. * How to take responsibility for your sleep routine. * Why utilizing a sleep aid is a temporary solution for insomnia. * The difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat. * How sleep deprivation can influence your metabolic systems. * Which type of fat is the most dangerous, and how it relates to sleep deprivation. * The importance of melatonin and the two factors that help regulate your levels. * Why environmental darkness is crucial for deep sleep. * The role of Human Growth Hormone in the body (and how it relates to sleep!) * What factor is the biggest epigenetic trigger for your aging process. * The shocking effects of sleep debt on the thyroid gland. * How a lack of sleep can diminish your willpower. * The three main (destructive) ways the body reacts when we are under stress. * In what part of the body the majority of melatonin is produced. * The importance of cortisol management for overall health. * The incredible link between gut health and sleep quality. * How probiotics and prebiotics work together in the gut. * An essential list of sleep-supporting nutrients to incorporate in your diet. * The danger of antibiotic overuse on the body’s ecosystem. * The link between screen time and melatonin production. * What science says about natural sunlight (and what time of day to maximize exposure!) * Four actionable steps you can implement in order to regulate your sleep cycles. * The ideal sleeping temperature for humans. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee! * Themodelhealthshow.com/glasses ⇐ Use code SLEEPSMARTER for $5 off any frames! Visit http://themodelhealthshow.com/ to subscribe for free updates, new episodes and much more. The Model Health Show has been featured as the #1 Fitness & Nutrition podcast on iTunes. Thanks so much for listening and sharing!