Why Can't I Sleep Through the Night? Your Liver Might Be to Blame
Think insomnia is just about what you eat or the time you go to bed? Think again, and consider the state of your liver.
What’s the link between insomnia and your liver’s health? You might be surprised to learn it’s more significant than you think. This is the perfect opportunity to understand the connection—and do something about it.
Despite the liver being a powerhouse in our body, influencing not just our sleep quality but numerous bodily functions, many people don’t fully comprehend its impact or how to enhance its efficiency.
Before diving into what steps to take, here are some crucial facts you need to know about your liver:
- The liver is responsible for detoxifying our body. The more toxins it has to handle, the harder it works.
- It produces bile, essential for digesting food in our stomach, making the digestive process smoother.
- It regulates blood sugar levels.
So how does this relate to sleep quality? Your liver ramps up its ‘shift’ at night when you’re resting, as it’s easier to detoxify without physical activity. Imagine trying to clean your house during chaotic times, with kids spilling things everywhere—it’s tough to manage!
But when overloaded with toxins (imagine spills everywhere at home), the liver ‘gets tired’ just by the sight of the mess, much like us. Instead of cleaning, it might ‘sit back and watch’ as more toxins accumulate, disrupting melatonin, the sleep hormone.
Picture your liver working alone for hours until it reaches exhaustion. What happens next? Here’s a hint—it doesn’t go to sleep. It ‘wakes up’ someone to assist, and that someone is you. That’s why you may wake up during the night and find it difficult to fall back asleep or wake up tired in the morning.
So, what can you do to improve this situation?
Start taking care of your liver and detox by improving your diet, integrating healthier eating habits, enhancing your workout routine, and reducing screen time, which can affect sleep quality. Also, consider the impact of medications like painkillers on your sleep and address health issues such as fatty liver or obesity.
