Sleep deprivation doubles the risk of obesity for adults and children according to a study presented by Francesco Cappuccio of the University of Warwick's Warwick Medical School.
The research evaluated medical data from 28,000 children and 15,000 adults. Dr. Cappuccio's research "suggests that those who sleep less have a greater increase in body mass index and waist circumference over time and a greater chance of becoming obese over time".
Processor Cappuccio pointed out "the 'epidemic' of obesity is paralleled by a 'silent epidemic' of reduced sleep duration with short sleep duration linked to increased risk of obesity both in adults and children. These trends are detectable in adults as well as in children as young as five years."
Does this effect of deprivation on obesity sound familiar?
Yesterday, I blogged about Dr. Mark Hyman's review of medical literature as it related to starvation or deprivation diets. Deprivation of sufficient food physiologically motivates people to gain and maintain weight.
Sleep and food deprivation are factors in people developing physical illnesses according to Dr. Cappuccio and Dr. Hyman. It has also been my experience that sleep deprivation can be a cause as well as symptom of mental disturbance.
Living healthy without deprivation of food and sleep are necessary for good health and self-actualization.
Remember, You Live within the Body and Environment Created by Your Choices!
Dr. Hal
Life and Mental Fitness Coach
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