Create Your Own Human Growth Hormone—As You Nap!

 Create Your Own Human Growth Hormone—As You Nap!

Many people have long believed that Human Growth Hormone (HGH) can slow down the aging process and the diseases that come with it. Sleep difficulties are associated with low HGH levels, according to research published in the August 16, 2000 issue of the AMA Journal.

A study conducted at the University of Chicago and led by Professor Eve van Cauter was published in the August 16, 2000 AMA Journal. The study indicated that 149 males, ranging in age from 16 to 83, who suffered from sleep difficulties, had low levels of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in their blood.

Results suggested that the individuals' "middle age spread" may have been caused by their low HGH levels, and researchers hypothesised that this deficiency may explain why older people typically experience the normal onset of adiposity and sarcopenia.

During deep or slow wave sleep, the body naturally produces HGH. This aspect of men's sleep was shown to drop from 20% for men under the age of 25—when their HGH levels were highest—to 5% for men over the age of 35. When the guys were 45 years old, the study indicated that they practically no longer could get back into a deep slumber after waking up in the middle of the night. After 50 years, it was discovered that the amount of sleep has decreased at a rate of 27% every decade. In addition, they demonstrated a 75% decline in growth hormone release throughout that time.

This study found the opposite to be true—that the body produced less HGH due to less deep sleep—rather than an association between less sleep and an absence of HGH.

Do You Know How Deep You Sleep?

According to studies, a person's level of deep sleep is influenced by "the state of the person as they enter into the sleep period" — that is, by their level of relaxation and sense of safety before going to bed.

Regrettably, those residing in the first world experience consistently high to extremely high levels of underlying stress, which naturally impacts the body's processes when it comes to sleep cycles.
Basically, your body can't tell the difference between, say, being worried about a relative's well-being, being anxious about an overdue bill, being anxious about redundancy, or feeling anxious because there are twelve mountain lions at your front door.
Thus, it will involuntarily enter emergency mode, a series of lighter sleep stages that provide relaxation but keep the individual acutely aware of environmental influences, sounds, and motions; in this condition, the individual awakens instantly in the event of any interruption, fully alert and prepared to respond.

Obviously, this is a lifesaver when it comes to avoiding mountain lions, but it wasn't made to endure continual usage, which can lead to a lifetime of stress and worry about a million different things.

Sleep disturbances and low HGH levels go hand in hand as one's worries, anxieties, and underlying fears continue to pile up and new ones emerge with each passing year. This makes it even more difficult to achieve the mental and physical balance and inner security necessary for deep sleep and increased HGH production.

Fearless Sleeping

Now, while the article's subject may be about topical HGH, there are many other reasons why getting a good night's sleep is crucial.

Sleep disturbances can have many causes; when in doubt, it's best to consult a doctor. Having trouble falling or staying asleep due to stress, worry, or anxiety is by far the most common issue, impacting a sizable portion of the population.

If we are afraid to sleep, what can we do?

Among the various causes of sleep disruptions, author Ananga Sivyer of "The Art & Science of Emotional Freedom" speculates that "child rearing" and childhood are common. Leaving young, defenseless children unattended is against their evolutionary design. The inability to unwind on a profound level becomes the norm at that point, and things only grow worse from there.

Numerous methods exist to assist adults in re-establishing a feeling of security, as this is mostly a direct physiological response to perceived environmental vulnerability.

Strategies for Mental Regulation and Relaxation

However, these methods can help alleviate "background anxiety" to a point where moderate deep sleep, interspersed with deep wave sleep, is possible. When this happens frequently, it sets off a "virtuous cycle" that gradually reduces the underlying anxiety as the body's systems become more efficient and the modestly elevated vitality levels take effect.

One easy and helpful technique is to imagine a guardian, who will protect the sleeper from whatever harm they may face during their sleep. This guardian could be someone the sleeper knows and trusts, an angel, a spirit animal, or anything else that can help the sleeper relax and let go of their worries. This will allow them to enter a deep wave of sleep, where they are unable to react quickly to outside stimuli.

For those who want to learn how to "calm the thoughts in the moment" or how to meditate in order to gradually de-stress from the day's worries, there are plenty of helpful publications accessible.

The most important thing is to keep in mind that the person sleeping needs to feel secure; nevertheless, what exactly is required to achieve this is fundamentally individual and varies from person to person.

Another way to get to healing deep wave sleep stages is to start addressing the "background anxiety" that's underpinning all of your anxieties and worries.

Quite a few people have no idea how severe their "background anxiety" is. Perhaps this is an appropriate moment to clarify that this is not an issue of bravery, lack of character, or anything out of the ordinary for first-world men, women, or children; rather, it affects everyone.

If you're looking for a gentle, user-friendly, and effective self-help method that uses the human energy system to alleviate fears and anxiety, consider one of the many meridian-based approaches that are currently available (see Resources).

To wrap up

By restoring our body's ability to manufacture its own HGH, we can experience all the supposedly miraculous benefits of HGH treatments—including weight loss, improved health, increased vitality, and a stronger immune system—without artificial means.

We need to get some sleep—not a lot, but deep sleep—to accomplish this. Additionally, we need to address our specific levels of worry, tension, and terror before bed as well as our daily "background anxiety" if we want to obtain a good night's rest.

Not only will we be able to take advantage of all the claimed advantages of HGH when we employ the various helpful new mind and body techniques that are now available, but we will also be able to do so in a way that is natural, in harmony with our bodies, and without worrying about the potential negative consequences. On the contrary, we are establishing a positive feedback loop that will help us recover and become better overall.

Without overly complex diets, extra supplements, or strange workout regimens, a great deal can be put right once we realize how critical it is to recognize, identify, and cure our fears and worries.

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