Sleeping Naked: A Bare-Bottom Approach to Better Health

9. Curtail Cortisol Production

Cortisol is the infamous stress hormone that, at chronically elevated levels, triggers many health issues like hypertension and weight gain. Its production decreases during restful sleep. Nude snoozing can facilitate deeper rest, which may further inhibit the release of cortisol so you will not awake with spiked levels of the hormone. Too much cortisol can trigger cravings for unhealthy foods and lead to overconsumption.