Free Biohack: How to have 3x stronger immunity without effort?

Do you think your immunity stands and falls with how many vitamins you ingest, how hard you exercise or how well you manage stress? New research suggests you may be focusing on the wrong things.

It turns out that one of the most effective ways to prevent illnesses - like the common cold - is to make sure you get plenty of quality sleep.

You may find reading about studies puts you to sleep, but this particular one is worth paying attention to. Because it shows how much good rest can protect you, even when you're directly exposed to viruses. And it also explains why sometimes it doesn't just matter how long you sleep, but how well you sleep.

Experiment: Sleep vs. Virus

Researchers conducted a fascinating (and perhaps a little uncomfortable for participants) experiment. They monitored the sleep habits of 153 healthy adults for two weeks and then exposed them to the common cold virus under controlled conditions.

The results were uncompromising:

• People who slept less than 7 hours on average were almost 3 times more likely to get sick, compared to those who slept 8 hours or more.
• This result held true even after controlling for age, stress, exercise, alcohol consumption, and BMI.

Quality is more important than quantity

The most interesting finding, however, was not about the length of sleep, but its efficiency.

Researchers found that people with poor sleep efficiency - that is, those who tossed and turned at night, stayed asleep late or spent less time in deep, restorative sleep - were up to 5.5 times more likely to develop symptoms of illness.

Why is this so? Researchers believe that sleep boosts the immune system by encouraging the production and release of cytokines. These are proteins that help the body fight viruses and boost the antibody response. When sleep is cut short or disrupted, your immune defenses don't have time to fully "reboot," making it easier for pathogens to attack.

How to upgrade your sleep (and immunity)

If you're sleeping less than 7 hours, don't try to make up for it in spurts. Try adding just 15 to 30 minutes each night.

Basic rules for better "immunity" sleep:

1. Consistent bedtime: go to bed at the same time.
2. Dark: Dim the lights an hour before bedtime.
3. Cool: Keep the bedroom cool and quiet.

Technology to help: Temperature is key

Text from Arnold mentions that if you have trouble falling asleep quickly, temperature-regulating technology like the Eight Sleep Pod mattress may be the solution. This automatically adjusts the temperature throughout the night to keep you in your ideal sleep zone.

Studies show that proper thermoregulation can help you fall asleep 44% faster and get up to an extra hour of quality sleep. And that hour can be the difference between staying healthy or going to bed with a fever during flu season.

Conclusion? Wake up rested and ready for whatever the season has in store for you. Because when it comes to the power of immunity, the best dietary supplement may be your bed.

Source: arnoldspumpclub.com