Microbiota Determines The Quality of Your Sleep

Sleep is maintenance for the body and if not receiving quality sleep the individual’s body needs more time to sleep. The recommended hours for sleep is 8 hours a night. However, there are those who sleep 8 or more hours and still feel lethargic after waking up (Even throughout the day). Regardless of the quantity of rest, the quality of rest is important. Quality towards everything has a greater effect. Very much so the body must be treated with great care in order for it to function well (this is quality). There are many factors involved in what the body is interacting with daily whether it’d be internal or external. If the person decides to ingest substances that agitate the body or place stress on the body then the vessel needs rest. Microbiota is linked to sleep quality and the individual’s intelligence. 

Maintain or Sabotage the Temple

For one to be functional the individual must consume foods, be active, rest, and breathe. All of these activities are required since it is essential for overall well-being. However, some of these tasks can be done in a way where it is not beneficial for the body. Keep in mind that there are substances and engaging in unhealthy practices will lead to more harm than good. For instance, consuming products that are processed and contain many additives. This can cause inflammation which the bacteria and other agents react differently to. So, there will be disruption within and internal processes are impacted. 

Another issue is incorrect breathing which can place stress on the body as the person might be getting less oxygen throughout the body. Breathing is an important function since it is required to keep mammals alive. Less oxygen could lead to feeling fatigue and brain health issues. This is something to avoid since there is no benefit. Without breathing, the processes within will not operate smoothly which can result in irregularities and potential illnesses. 

What Could be Done?

When there is some form of discomfort it is time to assess oneself to understand where they are feeling pain. Pain is a guide since it is an indicator that the vessel needs to be taken into care. With what was mentioned previously, healthy practices must be implemented to maintain and sustain. The whole idea is to feel restful and to not completely exhaust oneself otherwise recovery will take longer. 

When it comes to consumables, whole foods should be the main focus. The reason being it is minimally processed (Unprocessed in some places) moreover whole foods are rich in micronutrients which will provide energy to the consumer. Whole foods are predominately fruits and vegetables, so they are unlikely to be processed (Again, depends on where you are located). To simply put it refined consumables are difficult for the body to process whereas unprocessed consumables are easier for the body to digest. 

Improve Breathing

There are a plethora of breathing techniques one could incorporate. Regulating the breath can increase the individual’s energy levels, but do keep in mind foods must be consumed. Part of the respiration process is converting food into energy. This is also what the metabolism does, so breathing regulates the metabolism.

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Circadian Rhythm and Microbiota

Every being has a circadian rhythm and this is a natural sleep/wake cycle that the body processes 24 hours a day. The microbiota is linked to the circadian rhythm and whatever happens to the gut bacteria it can impact the individual’s internal clock. But sleep disorder can also affect the gut bacteria so if the circadian rhythm is out of sync it can negatively impact the micro-organisms in the ecosystem. Just like the brain, the body is highly adaptable when expose to any new environment, sleep patterns, or unfamiliar commodities. The body and brain rewire themselves to adjust to new settings. However, the circadian clock is primed to tell when it is day or night. 

As a whole circadian rhythm is responsible for homeostasis which is the regulation of the body. This is imperative because it controls the metabolism, so if there are irregularities it can lead to metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. There could be other issues if the vessel is not cycling properly and this could affect the liver and the gastrointestinal region. Rest has it’s importance otherwise there would be inflammatory responses that can induce nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and more commonly weight gain. People who are at high risk of these diseases are those who travel frequently, work odd hours, and who sleep at random hours. 

So Micro-organism or Clock gene?

It is still unclear which is more important for sleep quality even though both actually matter. It would appear microbiota has a larger role in just about everything in the body. As it seems to be the main factor in well-being of human beings. Probiotics may be able to enhance sleep quality since it nourishes good bacteria. Probiotics are anti-inflammatory substances that improve overall health. As previously stated consumables with pro-inflammatory properties can hurt these agents. Therefore, negatively impacting sleep quality and well-being. Certain bacteria may also be involved (Blautia, Coprococcus) in signaling better sleep to the brain. So, it is best to take care of the agents within. 

Liver And Timing

The liver has an important role when it comes down to the internal clock. The gastrointestinal tract and liver are involved in many processes within the body. But the body has a clock and does its tasks when it needs to be done. The Environment matters whether it is daytime or nighttime. The circadian clock responds naturally to sunlight as it is a strong stimulus. Once the sunlight enters the eyes it touches the suprachiasmatic nucleus central clock in the brain then signals the liver from there it executes the biochemical processes. This initiates the metabolic processes, detoxification, cellular operations, and others. The liver also operates during sleep by cleansing the blood as it is detoxing the body. 

What Could Be Done?

It is quite obvious, internal processes operate very much like a supply chain in some sort since there are many elements moving to keep the vessel efficient. To perform well, many have to be conscious of their actions when eating, drinking, and managing stress. All of this can affect the individual’s internal behaviors. Here are some things to consider: 

  • Eat well: Primary consumables that contain antioxidants and highly nutritious foods.
  • Sleep enough: Quality sleep matters to feel restful.
  • Manage stress: This could hurt the entire body, so it is best to maintain oneself and take breaks when needed. 
  • Intermittent fasting: This can increase gut bacteria diversity, boost energy, and supports the detoxification process. 

Closing

All in all, in order for the person to function at their most optimal the individual must be aware of how they are feeling within. Pain or discomfort is a simple indicator to inform the person of what could be happening. In this case, one must be taken into care or rest. However, the microbiota and liver are a power duo that are responsible for health and internal processes. If either of these are weakened this can cause disruptions in the system’s functions which can result in raising potential illnesses and lethargy. To simply keep one strong and functional the individual must manage stress, get quality rest, and ingest materials to support the gut bacteria. 

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