The Effects of Insomnia on Your Well-Being
Insomnia, the inability to sleep, can have disastrous consequences for your physical and mental health. Poor sleep affects you from head to toe, making it critical to prioritize sleep in your health regimen. When you’re not sure how to fix your insomnia, turn to Dr. Caroline Williams at Native Sun Nutrition and Functional Medicine in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the cause of insomnia?
There are many causes of insomnia and everyone is unique. The source of your insomnia could be related to:
- Hormone Imbalances: High levels of thyroid hormones and adrenal hormone imbalance can make it hard to sleep at night. Hormone imbalances that result from nutritional deficiencies or fluctuating estrogen levels in women can also lead to insomnia.
- Physical Conditions: Sleep apnea, heart disease, thyroid disease, nerve disorders, etc.
- Chronic Stress: High stress levels are one of the leading causes of insomnia.
How does insomnia affect my health?
Insomnia doesn’t just make you feel sleepy during the day. It can also have extremely negative effects on your health:
- Weight Gain: Individuals that are sleep deprived tend to produce more ghrelin and less leptin. Ghrelin is a hormone that tells you to eat, and leptin tells you when you are full. When you produce less leptin and more ghrelin, it causes you to eat more with no ability to tell when you should stop. This leads to weight gain.
- Heart Disease: Insomnia can increase your body’s stress response, and this constant state of adrenaline production can wreak serious havoc on your heart. Over time, the organ will weaken and become much more susceptible to heart and cardiovascular disease.
What treatments can Dr. Williams offer?
Dr. Caroline Williams offers professional insomnia intervention that relies on holistic care and functional health. Through addressing the cause of your sleep challenges, as well as using nutritional support and other tools to support balance in the body, she’ll work with you to create a customized treatment plan to help you sleep better and enhance your overall well-being.
Better Sleep With Functional Medicine
Get a better night’s sleep with our holistic healthcare services at Native Sun Nutrition and Functional Medicine in Las Vegas, NV. For more information about our services or to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Williams, send us a message on our website.
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