Insomnia
When insomnia becomes chronic - lasting months or longer and affecting family, work or other aspects of your overall health - that you should consider seeking help.
Insomnia
Insomnia is having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or getting good quality sleep, consequently, waking feeling tired, groggy and fatigued. This can lead to significatn life distress and reduced quality of life causing a person to struggle to get their day lacking the energy they need.
Did you know?
An estimated 40 million Americans cope with insomnia each year, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers it a serious public health problem.
Symptoms of Insomnia
- Trouble falling asleep
- Trouble staying asleep
- Not feeling rested after a night’s sleep
- Waking up too early
- Daytime tiredness
- Irritability
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Waking up during the night
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Insomnia
What is the cause of insomnia?
Insomnia can be brought on increased stress and worry, trauma, hormonal imbalance, increased inflammation and an imbalanced microbiome. An imbalanced microbiome can lead to nutrient deficiency and toxin overload leading to impaired cellular functioning and systemic inflammation.
What are typical treatments for insomnia?
Typical treatments are aimed at treating the immediate symptom with medications like benzodiazepines and sleeping pills. These medications will make the symptoms better with their use but do not address the cause leading to dependency on the medication and frequent dosage changes. These medications also do not promote REM (rapid eye movement) sleep which when not achieved for long periods can lead to increased anxiety.
How do I figure out what is causing my insomnia?
In depth biomarker analysis looking for overloads, imbalances, and deficiencies combined with an in-depth history will get you back to enjoying a good night’s sleep and waking feeling rejuvenated and refreshed! Addressing lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, gastrointestinal function and stress management are also important aspects to your care.
