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Research indicates that a lack of sleep
also impacts our fat cells and their ability
to respond appropriately to insulin.

Researchers at the Center for Sleep
and Wake Disorders note that there is
an “intimate” relationship between sleep
and maintaining a healthy body weight.

When fat cells become less responsive to insulin, they start to leak
lipids. This causes fat to accumulate in the tissues of organs such
as the liver, which can lead to liver disease and get in the way of

the body removing glucose from the blood. This is when metabolic
problems begin.

Need help sleeping?

Try chamomile: Chamomile has been used throughout the
centuries to promote relaxation and stress relief. It contains
substances that interact with the brain and central nervous system
in a fashion similar to anti-anxiety drugs. It is also widely known

to control insomnia, as it has mildly sedating and muscle-relaxing
properties that help insomnia sufferers fall asleep easier.

In order to be effective, it is not required that chamomile be used on

a regular basis. Just a cup before bed provides immediate relief for
restlessness and sleeplessness. Ingested in the form of tea, which

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