Sleep disturbances - Elite Hormone Health

Sleep disturbances affect nearly everyone at some point. Getting quality sleep is crucial for both physical and mental health. When our sleep is disrupted regularly, it can lead to chronic health issues over time. There are various types of sleep disorders that interfere with getting restorative rest.

Common Sleep Disturbances

• Insomnia - Difficulty falling or staying asleep. This is the most prevalent sleep disorder.
• Sleep apnea - Breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. This causes frequent awakenings and poor sleep quality.
• Restless leg syndrome - Uncomfortable sensations in the legs that create an urge to move them. This often flares up at night disrupting sleep onset.
• Circadian rhythm disorders - When your internal body clock is off. It tells your body when to sleep and wake. Jet lag is a common disruption.

Lack of quality sleep doesn't just leave you feeling groggy and irritable the next day. Over the long run, it can greatly impact both physical and mental health. Some potential risks include:

• Impaired immune system
• Weight gain
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Depression and anxiety

Seeking Treatment

If you regularly have difficulty sleeping or feel excessively fatigued during the day, it's important to discuss it with your doctor. They can evaluate your symptoms and determine if there is an underlying health condition or sleep disorder causing the problems. Often, blood work or a sleep study may be ordered to help diagnose the issue.

There are effective treatments available for many common sleep disturbances. Your doctor may prescribe certain medications or recommend making lifestyle changes like maintaining a regular sleep-wake schedule, limiting afternoon naps, and avoiding stimulants like caffeine or nicotine before bedtime. Other treatment options can include using a CPAP machine for sleep apnea, undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or getting light exposure therapy for circadian rhythm disorders.

At Elite Hormone Health, we offer cutting-edge bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to help both men and women suffering from poor sleep due to hormonal imbalances. Hormone imbalances can develop with age or menopause transitions and directly impact sleep health. Our highly skilled practitioners create fully customized treatment plans to balance your hormone levels based on lab testing and scientific protocols. Many of our patients report life-changing improvements in sleep quality after optimizing their hormones under our care. Contact us today for a consultation! We are currently offering new patient special discounted rates.

Getting enough quality sleep each night is vital. If you regularly deal with sleep issues, don't brush them off or assume it's just due to stress or aging. Make an appointment with your doctor and be your own best health advocate. Diagnosing and properly treating any underlying sleep disorders can truly be life changing! Sweet dreams!