Wellness
Sleep Your Way to a Healthier You
What is your relationship with sleep?
Is it a major priority for you or are you able to operate well on minimal sleep? Do you notice a connection to enough sleep and your mood, energy levels, metabolism, and more?
The benefits of adequate sleep are vast, including:
- It promotes a better immune system so you get sick less often
- It helps maintain a healthy weight
- It lowers your risk for serious health problems, like diabetes and heart disease
- It reduces stress and improves your mood
- It aids in more clear thinking so you do better in school and at work
When you sleep, your body goes into "rest and restore" (the parasympathetic nervous system) mode instead of fight, achieve and flight mode (the sympathetic nervous system, active during the day).
How much sleep do we need?
It depends on each person, but the recommended amount is between 7 and 9 hours each night. Catching up on sleep on the weekends can help us restore, but for the best whole body support, consistent nightly sleep will benefit you in the long run.
If you need support in creating a good night-time routine to promote solid sleep, we are here to help.
We can look at lab work to pinpoint any deficiencies linked to short sleep cycles.
This content is for education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation with a licensed provider, and no one should start, stop or change a medication on its basis.