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There is nothing so wonderful as waking refreshed after a good night’s sleep. During sleep our brains cycle through different stages, including light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, each serving specific functions like memory consolidation, physical repair, and emotional processing.
Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep a night and younger people need more. When we aren’t getting enough sleep it can affect our overall health in a bad way. Lack of sleep causes cognitive impairment, memory issues, emotional instability, hormonal imbalances and impaired decision making. Not to mention feeling plain old tired. Shockingly. according to recent data, approximately 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, affecting their daily functioning and health! Clearly, if there is one thing we want to do right, it’s sleeping.
At Vital Health we understand the importance of the body’s need for sleep and we know how to improve sleep naturally. Because each person is unique, we treat the individual person not the disease. Using a variety of measures including a complete Bio-Functional Analysis, we can understand the root cause of your health concern and help you fix it naturally. Instead of masking the symptoms, we delve into the fundamental reason you are experiencing lack of sleep or any other health issue. It’s an amazing process and I have seen many miracles happen as a result. We use nature to heal nature.
To improve your sleep, you can follow several evidence-based tips:
Spend time in natural sunlight or bright light during the day to help keep your circadian rhythm healthy, which can improve your daytime energy and nighttime sleep quality and duration.
Consumption of caffeine can reduce total sleep time and overall sleep efficiency. Alcohol can negatively affect sleep quality and hormone levels. Avoid these to improve sleep.
Avoid blue light exposure from electronic devices at least two hours before bed. Use glasses that block blue light or turn off devices early in the evening.
Engage in regular physical activity but avoid vigorous exercise close to bedtime as it can interfere with sleep.
Eat dinner a few hours before bed and opt for light snacks if you need to eat later. Avoid spicy, heavy meals and sugary foods before bed.
Establish a calming bedtime routine, such as reading, gentle stretching, or meditation. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day to help regulate your internal clock. Implementing these strategies can really help improve your sleep.
Additionally, acupuncture can improve sleep by stimulating the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep cycles, and by reducing anxiety and stress. It works by balancing energy flow, reducing stress, and promoting relaxation, all of which contribute to better sleep.
Vital Health is here to help you get great sleep and feel refreshed. Find out more by visiting vitalhealthcda.com. We’ve helped thousands of people just like you.
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Greg Anderton holds a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is a Licensed Acupuncturist. He is additionally trained in Clinical Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. He has over 20 years of experience in natural medicine. Anderton is a “Health Detective,” he looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place.
Anderton is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements at Vital Health in Coeur d’Alene. Visit our website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Anderton, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Greg can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.