Poor sleep quality refers to sleep that is non-restorative and leaves a person feeling fatigued, sleepy, or irritable the next day. Many factors can contribute to poor sleep, including lifestyle, environment, and medical issues. Some key signs of poor sleep quality are:
- Difficulty falling asleep: Tossing and turning for over 30 minutes before falling asleep
- Frequent nighttime awakenings and tossing/turning
- Not feeling well-rested upon waking up
- Daytime fatigue, sleepiness, or irritability
- Having a hard time concentrating or being productive
Why does poor sleep quality matter? Quality sleep allows the body to heal and renew itself, consolidate memories, regulate metabolism and appetite, and perform many other vital functions. Over time,
chronic poor sleep takes a major toll both physically and mentally. It has been linked to an increased risk of medical problems like obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Mentally, poor sleep reduces cognitive performance and concentration the next day.
If you regularly experience poor sleep quality,
consult your doctor or a sleep specialist. There are many causes ranging from stress and anxiety to sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea. Lifestyle adjustments like limiting screen time before bed, avoiding caffeine/alcohol close to bedtime, and adopting better sleep habits may help. In some cases, further medical treatment is needed to address underlying issues interfering with sleep.
At
Balance Hormone Institute, we also address the hormonal influences on sleep quality. Disruptions in key hormones like melatonin, cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone due to stress or aging can undermine sleep. We offer cutting-edge hormone testing and bioidentical hormone therapy customized to rebalance your hormones promoting deeper, more restorative sleep.
If you want to wake up feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to tackle your days, it may be time to address that poor sleep quality and
get the high-quality sleep your mind and body needs! Reach out today to learn how we can help identify the potential causes of your poor sleep and create a personalized treatment plan. Sweet dreams ahead!