Do sleep hormones activate before actually falling asleep?
Hey everyone, Matthew here. I've been struggling with insomnia lately and have a question about sleep hormones. Let's say I get in bed and close my eyes at 11 PM, but don't actually fall asleep until 2 AM. During those 3 hours of lying in bed, does my body start producing melatonin, growth hormone, and other sleep-related hormones? Or do those processes only kick in once I'm fully asleep at 2 AM?
I'm really curious about the biology behind this. As someone focused on health and wellness, I want to understand if those hours of 'rest' before sleep are still somewhat beneficial hormonally, even if I'm not truly sleeping. Any insights would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.
When you optimize your supplement regimen... but forget about sleep 😴💊
Just spent weeks perfecting my stack of 32 supplements, dialed in my intermittent fasting schedule, and got my mitochondrial function tests looking stellar. But here I am at 3 AM, scrolling through health forums and wondering why I feel so exhausted. Maybe those 'sleep hygiene' posts have a point after all? 😅 Any other biohackers out there struggling to practice what we preach when it comes to rest? Let's make a pact - early bedtimes tonight, and we'll tackle optimizing our circadian rhythms tomorrow (assuming we can drag ourselves out of bed).
How I finally mastered the handstand after years of yoga
As someone who's been practicing yoga for over a decade, I thought I'd share my handstand journey. I tried all the 'right' techniques - toe pulls, wall work, strength training, even paid for coaching. But progress was slow.
Then I met this guy at my local park who could hold perfect handstands. When I asked his secret, he just shrugged and said he did them for fun as a kid. It was frustrating but eye-opening.
For me, consistency was key. I started practicing 10-15 minutes every day, mixing different drills. Some days just balancing against a wall, other days working on kick-ups. I also incorporated more wrist/shoulder mobility work into my regular yoga routine.
Now, a year in, I can usually kick up into a wobbly 5-second hold. It's not Instagram-worthy, but it's progress! I'd love to hear how others learned - did you follow a strict program or just play around until it clicked?
