5 Ways to Improve Sleep Quality
Did you know that a lack of quality sleep is recognized as a public health problem? - About a 3rd of US adults report not getting the recommended amount of sleep/night.
Recommended Hours: 7-9 per night
At Thrive with Dr. C, we address sleep hygiene because there are direct and indirect impacts on your overall health. Once 1 system has trouble functioning, another will work overtime to pick up the slack, but that can only last so long. Often, things begin to manifest in physical ways associated with pain and movement dysfunction.
Reasons to Care
-Lack of sleep can be linked to an increased risk for
obesity
work-related errors secondary to reduced mental acuity
diabetes
heart disease
depression
poor memory formation
-Meeting sleep recommendations can be linked to
improved mental processing and memory formation
improved digestion/gut health
improved healing
increased energy levels
fight infections
5 Simple Tips to Implement for Better Sleep
Avoid alcohol consumption < or = 2 hours from bed
Eat your last meal of the day at least 2 hours before bed
Exercise or do some sort of physical activity for at least 30 minutes/day
Spend time in the sun/fresh air- it’s even better if earlier in the day to promote a normal circadian rhythm
Put away/turn off screens with blue light
Bonus Tip
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, instead of staying in bed miserable, change your setting- read under soft lighting, listen to soft music, belly or buzz breathe then try again
At Thrive with Dr. C, we strive to get you the results you want and if we’re anything alike, quality sleep can make or break my day. If you want to sleep better, feel better, and MOVE better, Thrive with Dr. C is the place for you. Come THRIVE with us.