Sleep Issues: Wired and Tired | Episode 155

Is sleep a priority or a chore for you?

Sleep is something every person should be able to do easily and naturally. If you regularly don’t get good sleep, your body could be struggling more than you know. 

This week on The Health Made Simple Show, we’re breaking down how to become a healthier, happier person just by improving your sleep habits.

Watch the live show below:

Falling Asleep:

If you regularly have problems falling asleep, you may need a circadian rhythm reset. Oftentimes, inconsistency is the culprit behind difficulties falling asleep – but your body craves routine. 

• Fall asleep with the dark, and wake up with the light. 
• Consume all food during daylight. 
• Budget enough time to get 8 hours of sleep 

Not sure what the perfect amount of sleep is for YOU? Use a sleep-tracking tool like the Oura Ring to learn your perfect sweet spot. 

Have a hard time staying asleep once you finally doze off? If so, you’re likely struggling with one of the following roadblocks:

• Food: If you’re eating food too close to bedtime, your body does not have enough time to digest properly. Avoid eating at least 3 hours before bed (including snacks!) to give your body enough time for this critical process. 
• Screens: Our brains perceive blue light is part of the sunlight spectrum, and when exposed stops producing melatonin. Still craving some phone time before bed? Consider reading or listening to audio-only content instead.   
• Thoughts: Too many thoughts racing through your mind at night? Journal before bed to get them out of your head and calm your mind for sleep.

Staying Asleep:

What foods did you eat that night? If you consume high-carb foods and/ or alcohol and are regularly waking up between 1 and 4 AM, you are stressing your body out with sugar. 

Do you ever get hit with a burst of energy just before bed? This could be a warning sign that your adrenal glands are burning out. If you’re chronically stressed and also not sleeping well, consider connecting with a functional health provider to test your adrenal function.

Still, struggling despite taking all of these suggestions? Kava and magnesium are amazing tools to help your body relax and sleep better.    

As always, I also share some clinical insights from the week. This week I answered the question “do you REALLY need surgery for a torn rotator cuff?” Tune in to hear how I’ve helped multiple patients heal their rotator cuff with muscle testing, nervous system regulation, and blood flow therapy instead of going under the knife. 

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Medically reviewed and written by:

Dr. Bart Precourt

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