Sleep disturbances - Restore Wellness Center

Sleep Disturbances: Causes and Solutions

Sleep disturbances like insomnia and sleep apnea can significantly impact your health and quality of life. Getting enough high-quality sleep is crucial for mood regulation, cognitive function, immunity, and overall wellbeing. If you regularly have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or wake up feeling unrested, it may indicate an underlying issue.

Some common causes of sleep disturbances include:

• Stress or anxiety - Worrying or ruminating makes it hard to relax and fall asleep. High cortisol levels disrupt normal sleep cycles.
• Depression - Depressed individuals often experience insomnia or hypersomnia. Disrupted REM sleep is common.
• Chronic pain - Conditions like arthritis or neuropathy can make it difficult to get comfortable and sleep soundly.
• Medications - Some prescriptions like steroids, stimulants, or antidepressants can lead to insomnia or restless sleep.
• Poor sleep hygiene - Irregular sleep schedules, late-night screen use, uncomfortable sleep environment, and consumption of caffeine or alcohol before bed all undermine sleep quality.
• Sleep disorders - Conditions like sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) can profoundly disrupt normal sleep architecture and prevent restorative sleep.

If you regularly struggle with sleep disturbances, consult your doctor. They can help identify any underlying causes and recommend tailored treatment options. Lifestyle changes like sticking to a regular sleep-wake schedule, limiting screen use before bed, avoiding stimulants in the evening, and adopting calming nighttime rituals can also improve sleep quality for many people.

For some, getting to the root of the problem may require a sleep study or further evaluation by a specialist. Treatments like CPAP machines for sleep apnea, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), or medications may be prescribed in more serious cases. Don't resign yourself to poor sleep - seek professional help to identify and resolve the issue.

At Restore Wellness Center, we understand the vital role hormones play in regulating sleep and promoting restorative rest. Our integrative treatments are specially designed to bring your hormones back into balance and address any deficiencies contributing to sleep disturbances. We offer cutting-edge testing to pinpoint imbalances as well as customized treatment plans involving bioidentical hormone replacement, nutrition plans, and lifestyle coaching. Visit us for a consultation - improving your sleep is possible!