Non-sleep deep rest is to help relax your mind and body without dozing off. This technique will reduce stress. Prolonged periods of stress have many side effects.
An increase in the amount of stress will lead to a hormonal surge in cortisol, and epinephrine( which are hormones released by the adrenal glands) this directly causes your blood sugar to get elevated & disturbs glucose variability leading to a hyperglycemic event.
Methods for practising non-sleep deep rest
• Try to practice deep breathing before consuming meals
• Try to keep your gadgets away while consuming meals as screen time can be a stressor and a stimulant leading to improper digestion(starting from the mouth). Also, slower chewing has been linked to slow digestion and delayed gastric emptying rates.
• Try to listen to calming music (sound healing meditation) in case you do feel anxiety during post-work hours. This leads to calming your parasympathetic nervous system and increased HRV.
Studies have shown Non-sleep deep rest improves not only your glucose metabolism but also improves your overall health. It also improves the health of your brain and increases its efficiency.
