Sleep More to Live Better – Claudio Lombardo

Fewer Than 7 Hours a Night? Here Is Why You Should Sleep More

Chronic sleep deprivation impairs METABOLISM and can have serious consequences over time:

• Insulin resistance → Cells do not respond well to insulin, increasing the risk of diabetes.

• Fat accumulation → Leptin (satiety hormone) is altered, increasing hunger and cravings for sugar.

• Chronic inflammation → Higher cortisol levels and an imbalance in the gut microbiota.

In addition, chronic sleep deprivation is linked to:

1️⃣ Cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, heart attack, stroke, arrhythmia)

2️⃣ Diabetes and insulin resistance

3️⃣ Obesity and hormonal imbalances (increased ghrelin and reduced leptin)

4️⃣ Weakened immune system (a greater risk of infection)

5️⃣ Neurological disorders and cognitive decline (Alzheimer’s disease and dementia)

6️⃣ Depression, anxiety and mood imbalances

7️⃣ Increased cancer risk (disruption of the circadian rhythm)

8️⃣ Chronic inflammation and muscle pain

9️⃣ Digestive disorders (SIBO, reflux, irritable bowel)

🔟 Reduced longevity (a higher risk of premature death)

1️⃣ Rebalances brain waves

Sleep is regulated by slow brain waves (theta and delta).
Neurofeedback trains the brain to transition more easily from wakefulness to deep sleep.

2️⃣ Reduces anxiety and mental hyperactivity

Insomnia is often associated with excess beta-wave activity (associated with stress and mental hyperactivity).
BioNeurofeedback helps reduce brain hyperactivity before bed.

3️⃣ Improves the regulation of the circadian rhythm

Training with neurofeedback helps synchronize the sleep-wake cycle, supporting the production of melatonin.

4️⃣ Increases the quality of deep sleep

Helps the person enter deep, restorative sleep more quickly, improving physical and mental recovery.

5️⃣ Helps Address Insomnia and Night-Time Awakenings

Neurofeedback exercises reduce the brain’s reactivity to stress and help maintain sleep throughout the night.