Poor sleep quality refers to not feeling rested upon waking up. It may involve difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently throughout the night, or waking too early. Contributing factors include stress, underlying health issues like sleep disorders, poor sleep habits, or environmental disruptions.
Signs of poor sleep quality include:
- Fatigue and daytime sleepiness
- Lack of focus/productivity
- Irritability
- Headaches
- Weakened immune system
Over time, chronic
poor sleep takes a toll both physically and mentally. It's linked with weight gain, mood changes, lowered sex drive, and even diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
So what causes poor sleep? Often it's habits and lifestyle factors like:
- Inconsistent bed/wake times
- Exposure to blue light from screens before bed
- Uncomfortable sleep environment (too hot, cold, noisy)
- Eating late night heavy meals
- Lack of exercise or sedentary lifestyle
If you chronically feel unrested, improving your
"sleep hygiene" habits can help. Things like avoiding screens before bedtime, limiting caffeine/alcohol, keeping your bedroom cool/dark/quiet, and going to bed at a consistent time. Establishing a calming pre-bed routine also signals your body it's time for sleep.
However, for some, optimizing sleep habits isn't enough.
Underlying issues like chronic stress, hormone changes, sleep apnea, or Restless Leg Syndrome may be sabotaging sleep. This is where specialized care can help identify and treat the root causes.
The hormone and sleep experts at
Hormone Health Center offer cutting-edge testing and personalized treatment plans targeting poor sleep at the source. Leveraging the latest advancements in sleep medicine, their holistic protocols help patients achieve consistent, restorative sleep for improved health and functioning.