The Epidemic That is Poor Sleep
Between the lack of light, colder temperatures, and changes in our eating habits, the winter season has the ability to wreak havoc on the quality of our sleep.
Poor sleep is one of the most commonly reported problems in adults, but children are also victims of sleep problems, especially in this age of smartphones and tablets.
There are many different causes of bad sleep, including:
Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Sudden waking
Random gasping of air to breathe properly
Snoring excessively
Extreme dryness of the mouth
Pauses in breathing throughout the night
How Does Poor Sleep Affect Us?
When it comes to measuring the effects of poor sleep, the most obvious consequences are grogginess and exhaustion throughout the day. But there are many other, and surprisingly serious, effects of poor sleep.
Studies show that a lack of sleep can cause the following:
Difficulty with critical thinking
Increased likelihood of causing accidents
Decline in sex drive
Symptoms of depression
An aging of the skin
Increased risk of health problems like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
Trouble with memory
Weight gain
Impaired judgement
Mood changes
Improving Your Sleep with Chiropractic Care
While everyone’s sleep needs vary, it’s generally recommended that you get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Missing out on these crucial hours of rest not only puts you at risk for the problems listed above, but it also makes it nearly impossible for you to reach or maintain any health goals you might have.
There are lots of ways you can naturally improve your sleep, like increasing your bright light exposure during the day, decreasing your blue light exposure, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, reducing naps during the day, and laying off the late-night snacks.
For many people, getting a good night’s sleep requires more than getting rid of bad habits. That’s where chiropractic care can help you.
While chiropractic care can help with regular neck and back pain, it’s also a noninvasive, holistic way to improve your sleep. By correcting the misalignments in your spine and relieving your nervous system of any hindrances, chiropractors can improve the quality and quantity of your sleep.
To learn more about how chiropractic care can help you sleep better, contact Tribe Family Chiropractic today!
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