In this episode, we’ll talk all about sleep. Here is an overview of this episode: The relationship between weight gain and sleep Why sleep ages you faster How to achieve optimal sleep starting tonight My favorite sleep hack Sleep supplements And much more! Get my FREE Keto Kickstart Guide: www.ketokickstartguide.com  YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/ketokamp  My Favorite Keto Coffee: http://www.ketokampcoffee.com 04:36 The negative consequences of sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is such a chronic condition these days that you might not even realize you suffer from it. Science has now established that a sleep deficit can have serious effects on your health.   For example, interrupted or impaired sleep can: Dramatically weaken your immune system Accelerate tumor growth—tumors grow two to three times faster in laboratory animals with severe sleep dysfunctions Cause a pre-diabetic state, making you feel hungry even if you’ve already eaten, which can wreak havoc on your weight Seriously impair your memory; even a single night of poor sleep—meaning sleeping only 4 to 6 hours—can impact your ability to think clearly the next day Impair your performance on physical or mental tasks, and decrease your problem solving ability 06:12 Most fat burning takes place during stage 4 sleep. This is when your 5 fat burning hormones become activated; thyroid T3, IGF-1, Testosterone, Growth Hormone, Glucagon. 07:50 My favorite sleep hack, money time sleep window. This takes place generally between 10pm - 2am. I learned this from Shawn Steven (Sleep Smarter book: https://amzn.to/2Z1Urb6) Every hour of sleep within this window is equal to 2 hours of sleep outside of this window.  09:40 Our brain does housekeeping during stage 4 sleep. This is when brain cells shrink and clean itself out.  11:50 Wonky hormones are the cause of weight gain, and many diseases. Hormones are the language of the human body. We have over 600 hormones, and they want to communicate to your cells to burn fat and feel good. When we have imbalanced hormones, this doesn't happen. What has the biggest influence on your hormones? Sleep.  13:03 Practical sleep tips to help you get better sleep starting tonight. Make the room cold are dark. Avoid nighttime stimulation and blue blight exposure. Drink banana tea.  15:00 My favorite blue light blocking glasses. Here are the glasses I wear: https://amzn.to/2YAkA1h 15:15 How to make nature's Nyquil, banana tea. (make sure its an organic banana) 18:30 My favorite sleep supplements. Get my recommended supplements at http://www.ketokampsupplements.com 19:06 My favorite sleep tracker, the Oura ring: https://ouraring.com/ // R E S O U R C E S Check out Shawn Stevenson's Model Health Show: https://themodelhealthshow.com/podcasts/ Episode 15 of The Keto Kamp Podcast w/ Devin Burke All About Sleep: https://apple.co/2SYGTYg Join The Keto Kamp Inner Circle: https://www.ketokamp.com  This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.