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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: How sleep and gut health are connected
Caption: How sleep and gut health are connected. How does sleep affect gut health? Sleep deprivation can affect gut health in a number of ways, like disrupting the circadian rhythm - the body's natural sleep-wake cycle. The circadian rhythm regulates many bodily functions, including digestion and gut microbiome activity. “When the circadian rhythm is disrupted, it can lead to changes in the gut microbiome composition.” Sleep deprivation can "increase stress levels", which can cause gut inflammation. How does gut health affect sleep? Generally people with a healthy gut microbiome are more likely to have better sleep quality. The gut microbiome produces a number of neurotransmitters, including serotonin, and plays a key role in sleep regulation. “When the gut microbiome is disrupted, it can lead to imbalances in neurotransmitter levels, which can lead to sleep problems.” How to improve sleep and gut health. 1. You should try to stick to a consistent sleep schedule and aim for 7-8 hours each night to help regulate your circadian rhythm. 2. Try creating a relaxing bedtime routine to help to get your mind and body in the mood to sleep. Avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed and ensure your sleeping environment is "dark, quiet, and comfortably cool”. 3. A balanced diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is key when it comes to supporting a healthy gut. 4. Finally, it could be worth trying CBD. It can help to improve sleep quality by reducing anxiety and stress levels, which can both interfere with sleep. ”For gut health, CBD has been seen to help reduce inflammation and improve the gut microbiome composition, particularly in people with IBD.” THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: How,Sleep,Gut Health,Lifestyle,Wellbeing,Sleep Deprivation,Circadian,Rhythm,Sleep-Wake,Cycle,Digestion,Microbiome,Activity,Healthy,Caffeine,Alcohol,Balanced,Diet,Food,Fruits,Vegetables,Fiber
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