What is Poor sleep quality?
Sleep quality refers to how well you sleep each night and how refreshed you feel in the morning. Getting consistent, uninterrupted, restorative sleep is crucial for both physical and mental health. However, many people suffer from poor sleep quality which prevents them from feeling truly rejuvenated.
What causes poor sleep quality?
There are a few key factors that contribute to poor sleep:
- Inconsistent sleep routine - Going to bed and waking up at different times every day disrupts your natural circadian rhythms making it hard to fall and stay asleep.
- Environmental factors - External issues like noise, light, uncomfortable mattress, hot/cold temperature, or a snoring partner can greatly impact sleep.
- Physical factors - Health conditions like sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, chronic pain, frequent urination, or menopause symptoms often impair sleep.
- Mental health issues - Conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress cause hyperarousal preventing deep restorative sleep.
- Poor sleep habits - Behaviors like using electronic devices before bed, inconsistent exercise, eating heavy late-night meals, or consuming alcohol close to bedtime undermine sleep quality.
What are the signs of poor sleep quality?
You may have poor sleep quality if you:
- Take 30 minutes to fall asleep most nights
- Wake up frequently during the night
- Rely on alarms to wake up in the mornings
- Still feel groggy upon waking up
- Battle daytime fatigue and have low energy all day
How can you improve poor sleep quality?
The good news is many sleep issues can be addressed with lifestyle changes like:
- Maintaining a regular sleep-wake schedule
- Making the bedroom cool, dark and quiet
- Avoiding electronics before bed
- Reducing evening caffeine/alcohol
- Having a soothing pre-bed routine
- Getting regular exercise and sunlight exposure
For persistent sleep problems, see your doctor or consider customized hormone balancing from Balance Health Clinic. Our integrative approaches calibrate circadian rhythms, reduce cortisol, and enhance melatonin - helping clients finally get the deep satisfying sleep their mind and body craves all night long.
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