Biruk Baye

@birukbaye · 10 Dec 2021

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Is it healthy to sleep naked?

A recent study linked sleep deprivation with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. These health risks may be because when you're tired, your body releases more stress hormones like cortisol. Sleep quality also decreases when your core temperature rises - which is where sleeping naked comes in. The more you kick the covers off, the less your body has to work to keep you cool. And research shows that when it comes to sleep, a cooler body is a smarter body.

Naked sleepers have an increased concentration of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), which helps turn excess calories into energy instead of storing them as fat. They also have higher levels of leptin - a hormone that controls hunger and metabolism by telling your brain it's full. And when you're naked, your body isn't as easily chilled by chills and drafts, according to a study published in the journal Health & Biography.

Like most skinny people (and fat people, for that matter), the findings suggest that your regular layers can keep you pretty warm and cozy at night, but they can lead to an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. So why not let your skin breathe? After all, according to a study published in Bioscience, skin temperature is part of the thermoregulatory mechanism that tells your brain it's time for even more rest. By letting your skin get cooler, you're also lessening evaporation, which reduces the likelihood of developing dry skin.

When you sleep nude, it's easier for your body to regulate its temperature by sweating or shivering as needed. As a result, you'll spend less time tossing and turning. Studies also show that sleeping in the nude can help reduce night sweats and hot flashes related to menopause. Sleeping naked is also easier on your body because it reduces pressure and inflammation in the parts of your body that come into contact with sheets and uncomfortable mattresses.

Sleeping naked allows for optimal healing by promoting blood flow, which carries oxygen to every cell in your body. This oxygen helps heal wounds more quickly! It is believed that sleeping naked can even speed up muscle recovery after a workout, so if you work out at night before bedtime, you may want to consider sleeping without clothing. Perhaps the only drawback to sleeping naked is the risk of body odor and sweat. But personal hygiene is a much better way to tackle these issues than deodorant!

In conclusion, many people spend lots of money on various types of bedding and pillow covers in an attempt to keep their beds clean, but what they don't realize is that all those covers and plastics can make it harder for your skin to breathe by trapping heat. If you're going to invest in some type of bedding, consider investing in a cool cotton sheet instead of a warm one like flannel. And if you're trying to sleep better at night, try a few rounds of naked sleeping!