Poor sleep quality refers to sleep that is insufficient or disrupted. People with poor sleep often feel unrested, fatigued, and irritable the next day.
Some key signs of poor sleep quality include:
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Frequent nighttime awakenings
- Feeling unrested upon waking
- Daytime fatigue or sleepiness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability or mood changes
Poor sleep can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Stress or anxiety
- Underlying health conditions like sleep apnea
- Environmental factors like noise, light, or uncomfortable room temperature
- Bad sleep habits like inconsistent bedtimes, excessive screen time before bed, etc.
Over time,
chronic poor sleep takes a cumulative toll on physical and mental health. Studies show it can increase risks for high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes, depression and other mood disorders.
Luckily there are steps one can take to enjoy better quality zzz's:
- Stick to a regular sleep-wake schedule - try to go to bed and get up at about the same time daily
- Develop a soothing pre-bedtime routine - take a bath, read a book, meditate
- Make sure your sleep environment is comfortable - cool, quiet, dark
- Limit screen time before bed - the blue light from screens makes it harder to fall asleep
- Avoid heavy meals, nicotine, caffeine and alcohol before bed - these disrupt sleep
- Get regular exercise and sunlight exposure - this helps regulate circadian rhythms
If you continue having sleep problems despite good sleep habits, consult your doctor. You may have an underlying condition causing poor sleep, like sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome, which can often be treated.
At Renew Hormone Center, we offer cutting-edge genetic and blood tests to assess hormone, nutrient and metabolism markers that may be contributing to poor sleep. Based on test results, our doctors develop personalized treatment plans involving bioidentical hormone therapies, customized nutrient protocols and lifestyle changes tailored just for you!
Many of our patients report finally getting rejuvenating, uninterrupted sleep after optimizing their hormones and nutrients through our program. Contact us today to learn more and get tested! Sweet dreams ahead!