Why is Sleep Important and 5 Tips For Better Sleep

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 23:48:41 +0000

Whether you prefer to catch some Z’s or hit the hay, sleep plays a prominent role in our well-being. In addition to helping us recharge, sleep also allows us to retain information that we’ve acquired throughout the day. With a good night’s rest, you can also synthesize hormones, grow muscle, and repair tissue. Studies show women who sleep 6-7 hours per night lose weight faster, focus better, have better mood, and live longer. Researchers have long proven the benefits of getting adequate shut-eye, which is why many are keen to improve their sleep. Below, you’ll find some tips on how you can drift off into a deep slumber.

Menopausal symptoms

Hot flushes are common complaints in menopausal women. They accompany late-night sweats and rush of heat. Hot flushes disrupt sleep and prevent a good night rest. Hormonal therapy is the solution to this problem. Safe and effective for most women under proper supervision hormonal therapy eliminates hot flushes, restores sleep cycles, and allows for an uninterrupted night of sleep. Dr. Tahery is an expert in hormone replacement therapy and specializes in Bioidentical hormone therapy.

Bid Farewell To Late-Night Snacking

Though we’ve all been guilty of it, eating late in the evening can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. Consuming food right before bed can prevent the release of melatonin, which is a hormone that regulates sleep. To curb your late-night cravings, opt for water instead. For optimal results, eat your last meal four hours before going to bed. Not only will you fall asleep quicker, but you’ll also notice a shift in the quality of your sleep.

Try Sleeping Aids

There are countless supplements, teas, and over-the-counter medications that are designed to help individuals get to sleep. While certain remedies may work for some, they may be less effective for others. It’s for this reason why it’s essential to find something that works for you.

Dr. Tahery has created Soothe to calm the nerves and improve sleep. It enhances sleep quality by increasing levels of dopamine, serotonin, and GABA. In essence, it promotes immune and nervous system health and works wonders in treating insomnia and other sleeping disorders.

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Limit Caffeine Intake

Coffee addicts and tea lovers alike know how difficult it can be to cut back on caffeine consumption. While there’s nothing wrong with a cup of joe or tea throughout the day, be mindful of how much you’re drinking. If you rely on that midday cuppa to get you through the afternoon, try another alternative. Bananas, spinach, watermelon, and nuts can energize you greatly, and they won’t keep you up at night either. Moreover, some people turn to decaf options when they’re weaning off caffeine.

Create A Soothing Environment

A dimly lit, cool bedroom bodes well for a great night’s sleep. Don’t underestimate the power that temperate and mood lighting can have on your sleep. If it’s too warm, you’re bound to get uncomfortable, which often leads to incessant tossing and turning. If it’s too cold, you may end up tensing your body in an attempt to stay warm. With that said, it’s important to find your sweet spot. Once you have, adding a night light or candle to the room will create a serene atmosphere.

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“I Am Not Myself Right Before My Period”

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:24:14 +0000

I hear this so frequently in my office. Cyclic changes in mood and physical discomfort that usually starts after ovulation and ends with a period is called premenstrual syndrome and is often referred to as PMS. Feelings of depression, anxiety, nervous agitation, breast tenderness, and cravings are the typical symptoms of PMS. These symptoms can begin as mild but can become very severe. With age, they can get worse. Many patients complain of feeling excessively bloated. Others feel extremely sensitive, sad, annoyed or easily irritated. Some patients shyly tell me that their feelings are so unstable that they don’t know why they become excessively agitated with their significant other.

The effects of PMS can be disruptive, and cumulatively can take a negative toll on anyone’s mind and body, not to mention those around you or in contact with you on a daily basis including family and friends. I recently treated a 26-year-old patient who for one week prior to her menstruation could not leave the house. Another patient in her 40’s was so bloated she could not put her pants on before her menstrual cycle. Other times, I have received calls from husbands about the change in the mood of their spouse around the time of their periods.

The treatment we offer is in most cases very successful. A combination of special low calorie and low salt diet eliminates much of the bloating. Exercise, especially swimming also tends to mobilize much of the fluid collection in the extremities. Short duration of diuretics can also be used to relieve symptoms that do not respond to diet and exercise. For other symptoms, we try to use natural products to balance the bodies hormonal balance. Every patient is different and the range of unwanted PMS symptoms varies from patient to patient. With an individualized plan of care, we can properly address your symptoms to alleviate your monthly struggle and become as comfortable as possible with your menstrual cycle. In this day and age, there are mobile applications to monitor your menstrual cycle not only to remind you of your time of the month or how many days on average are in your cycle, but also to document and take note of your symptoms, cravings and feelings. If you are able to routinely keep track of certain things that are consistently appearing prior to and during your cycle, we can better address your needs and provide some relief to the symptoms that come and seem to stay too long.

We are happy to report that we have been able to successfully treat our patients and keep many husbands happy!

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