Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep is very important for the human body. How important? Sing along with me and find out!
REM sleep is like a toilet,
Flushing proteins from my head.
REM sleep is like a toilet,
Cleans my brain while I’m in bed.
REM sleep is like a good shrink,
Helps me process how I feel.
REM sleep is like a good shrink,
Glad or sad, it helps me deal.
REM sleep is like a movie,
Gives me dreams where I’m the star.
REM sleep is like a movie,
Sad or sweet or just bizarre.
REM sleep is like a Xanax,
Lowers stress and blood pressure.
REM sleep is like a Xanax,
Boosts my mood, yup, that’s for sure.
REM sleep is like a Post It,
Replays memories like a flick.
REM sleep is like a Post It,
Makes my short term memory stick.
REM sleep is like a tutor,
Helps me retain what I’ve learned.
REM sleep is like a tutor,
Owe it all the A’s I’ve earned.
REM sleep is like light bulb,
Make connections, mental leap.
REM sleep is like a light bulb,
Solve a problem while I sleep.
REM sleep is pretty special,
Make it a priority.
REM sleep is pretty special,
Sing its praises loud with me!
If you make a video of yourself singing this song, please send me the link!
“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” Matthew 28:5-7
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Sleep is important. The Bible talks about sleep as a reward for those God loves (Psalm 127:2) and Sleepless nights are on the list of sufferings that Paul endured for the Gospel (2 Corinthians 6:5). Even Jesus, God in the flesh, made time to sleep, most famously during storms (Matthew 8:24). God created our bodies to sleep regularly and therefore sleep has a purpose; it’s a necessity, not a luxury.
When you sleep seven to eight hours at night, your body has the time and rest it needs to mentally process your day, repair cellular damage (that’s body cells not smart phones), hunt down and remove toxins, and wake up with energy for a new day. When you’re deprived of sleep—even short a few hours a night—your body can only partially recoup. You’re left feeling run down because you are run down and we tend to try to fix ourselves with sweets, junk food, or caffeine for an energy boost.
Moving: Regular sleep helps you burn more calories even when you’re not moving. Sleep is when your body builds and repairs muscle, making any exercise you do more effective. Sleep helps your body regulate hormones like insulin and gives them time to do their job. The result is that sleepers burn more fat than non sleepers, even if their calorie intake is the same.
When you sleep seven to eight hours at night, your body has the time and rest it needs to mentally process your day, repair cellular damage, hunt down and remove toxins, and wake up with energy for a new day. When you’re deprived of sleep—even short a few hours a night—your body can only partially recoup. You’re left feeling run down because you are run down and we tend to try to fix ourselves with sweets, junk food, or caffeine for an energy boost.
Eating: Studies have shown that sleeping less than 7 hours per night makes you crave high calorie foods, buy more food, and take larger portions than a rested person. Lack of sleep increases cortisol, the stress-related hormone, that ends up making you feel hungry all the time, even when your stomach is full. Fatigue affects your brain, activating the pleasure seeking cerebral section (donut, anyone?) and slowing down the good decision making (inhibition) center making your donut desire seem like a good idea. And if one donut is a good idea, two must be a really good idea!
Moving: Regular sleep helps you burn more calories even when you’re not moving. Sleep is when your body builds and repairs muscle making any exercise you do more effective. Sleep helps your body regulate hormones like insulin and gives them time to do their job. The result is that sleepers burn more fat than non sleepers, even if their calorie intake is the same.
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