Is Sleeping Naked Bad For You?
Short answer
No, sleeping naked is not bad for you. As strange as it sounds, snoozing in the nude actually provides many benefits, including an improved quality of sleep and reduced stress levels. It may also help boost your metabolism.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
People have a lot of different preferences when it comes to how they sleep. Some like total peace and quiet, while others prefer the comforting drone of a fan or television. Some wear pajamas... and others wear absolutely nothing at all. In fact, one in three adults sleeps completely naked, reports the U.S. National Sleep Foundation.
So what are the perks of stripping down? Or could sleeping naked be bad for you?
There’s not a lot of evidence to suggest that sleeping naked is harmful in any way. However, by contrast, there many new studies reporting clear benefits. Most notably, sleeping naked seems to improve your quality of rest. A research study by the University of Amsterdam revealed that reducing your body temperature helps promote a deeper sleep, reducing the number of times you awake during the night. Rather than blasting the air conditioner, sleeping naked is an easy, cost-effective way to lower your skin temperature without racking up utility bills.
And if you want another good reason to get naked with your partner, sleeping in the buff can also help reduce both of your stress levels. Studies have shown that skin-to-skin contact triggers the release of oxytocin, a hormone which alleviates stress and anxiety. Oxytocin also helps protect your heart, reduce your blood pressure and boost your immune system.
In addition to improving your sleep quality and health, sleeping naked may also help you lose weight. The US National Institutes of Health recently studied the correlation between the human body’s metabolism and sleep temperatures. Researchers found that keeping things cool during sleep forces the body to generate warmth by creating brown fat. This type of fat creates heat by burning up calories, which boosts metabolism.
As you can see, there are many health benefits to sleeping naked. However, many of these are specific to lowering your body temperature, so it’s important not to overdo it. Cooler does not always equal better: sleeping in extreme cold will have adverse effects on your health. So what’s the right temperature? Most researchers agree that between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal. Find your perfect temperature by listening to your body to ensure you can rest comfortably in those conditions.
Listening to your body is always good advice, as sleeping naked might not be for everyone. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you won’t be able to get a good night’s rest which can increase stress. The only way to know for sure is to strip down and try it out—but don’t force it.
Benefits
- improves quality of sleep
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reduces stress and anxiety
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promotes heart health
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promotes weight loss
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helps lower blood pressure
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speeds up metabolism
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