Sleep

[Garlic]

I have been raw for two weeks now and it seems I've been getting more sleep than usual.
I was expecting that I would need less sleep.
what's up with that?

[solongng00dnite]

I am experiencing the same thing.

[sfdreams]

I am still somewhat new to raw (since Aug 2nd), but I have been sleeping more as well. But for me, it is a blessing, because my sleep has been screwed up for years. (side note: there was a recent news story about cancer in night shift people, and my sleep problems came after I had worked nights for awhile.)

So some nights I sleep more, but even when I sleep the same as before, or less (:eek: ) I FEEL more rested than before! And my energy has definitely increased big time. (Although I can't say I have gone on a housecleaning binge like some folks here have said--though I need to!!;)

But like I always say, "It's all good!" And maybe your bodies need the sleep?! Just go with the flow and don't worry.

[Veganforlife]

Your body is probably detoxing. Just listen to it. Don't compare with what others are experiencing. YOU are unique. Rest when you need to. Play hard when you need to.

[RawforSeth]

You heal when you sleep so allow your body to do what it needs to do. Eating raw is the best thing we can for ourselves!! Go us!!

[Hannah]

Yup - I agree with everything that's been said - we are each a bit different in what our bodies need, or how they cope with changes and how they heal. I've been raw for a bit over 2 months and I've found that I vacillate between needing lots of sleep and not sleeping too long at all - I just figure my body is cleaning house and sometimes needs rest to do that.

[Marin Mom]

I have been sleeping 2 hours less per night than before raw, and feel very rested. However, on the evenings I have desserts with nuts / honey / cocao I need more sleep and don't feel as rested.

Are you eating heavy in the evening or too close to bed?

Just thoughts.