Poor sleep quality refers to not feeling rested and restored after a night of sleep. People with poor sleep quality often have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. This can lead to daytime fatigue, irritability, and problems with focus and memory.
There are several potential causes of poor sleep quality, including:
- Inconsistent sleep schedule: Going to bed and waking up at different times interferes with the body's natural circadian rhythms and makes it harder to fall and stay asleep.
- Uncomfortable sleep environment: An uncomfortable mattress, too much light or noise in the bedroom, or a room that's too hot or cold can all undermine sleep quality.
- Lifestyle factors: Things like alcohol, caffeine, heavy meals too close to bedtime, and screen time before bed can make it harder to get high-quality sleep.
Signs that you have poor sleep quality include:
- Not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep
- Waking up during the night and having trouble falling back asleep
- Frequently waking up too early
- Feeling very sleepy during the day, needing naps, and/or falling asleep unintentionally
Over time, chronic poor sleep takes a toll both mentally and physically, raising your risk for conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and anxiety.
Fortunately there are steps you can take to
improve sleep quality naturally:
- Go to bed/wake up at consistent times to set your body clock
- Optimize sleep environment - cool, quiet, comfortable and dark
- Avoid screens for 1 hour before bedtime
- Limit caffeine, alcohol and heavy meals before bed
- Unwind with a buffer before bedtime - take a bath, read a book, light stretches
If you continue having sleep problems despite good sleep hygiene, have excessive daytime fatigue, or snore loudly/stop breathing during sleep, consult your doctor or a sleep specialist like those at
Hormone Health Clinic. They can check for underlying issues like
sleep apnea,
hormone imbalances, anxiety, restless leg syndrome and more that may require additional treatment for better rest. Support programs and customized treatment plans can help identify your sleep obstacles and get your nights (and days) dramatically improved.
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free assessment today at buyhgh.us to uncover factors interfering with deep, restorative sleep. With
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consistently waking up feeling refreshed, focused and ready to thrive!