Here’s to a good night’s Sleep
Is it me, or has anyone else noticed Sleep Centers popping up? It’s probably just me noticing since I drive to every doctor’s office in Harrisburg and surrounding areas. When did this become a thing? Going to a sleep center? Are we not sleeping correctly? It seems to be a public epidemic. Our harried lifestyles, trying to get in one last task, or perhaps not thinking that sleep is too important?
Habitual sleeplessness is classified as insomnia. Failure to get an entire night’s sleep on most nights over one month can be considered chronic insomnia. Chronic insomnia is often a symptom of a severe underlying medical disorder. At least 80% of depressed people experience insomnia. Insomnia cases can be attributed to other psychological disorders, such as anxiety, stress, or grief. Insomnia can also result from a wide variety of physical causes, including arthritis, asthma, breathing problems, hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, indigestion, kidney or heart disease, muscle aches, Parkinson’s, or physical pain.
Ladies, it’s not just beauty rest. We all know the importance of sleep; sleep helps our appearance, boosts circulation, and blood carries the nutrients, growth hormones, and oxygen we need to produce collagen, build new cells, and reverse the damage that ages skin and hair. Sleep also elevates the hormone melatonin, which shields against fine lines, discoloration, and even certain types of cancer.