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Insomnia affects millions of Americans each year. Sleep problems are more likely to happen as we age due to stress and hormone changes. The lack of hormones like progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, growth hormone, and melatonin can cause insomnia.
Chronic medical conditions and their treatments cause insomnia. Medications that can cause insomnia include antidepressants, cold and flu medications that contain alcohol; pain relievers that contain caffeine (Midol, Excedrin), diuretics, corticosteroids, thyroid hormone, and high blood pressure medications.
Elevated nighttime cortisol is a major cause of insomnia. Cortisol, a hormone, is made by the adrenal glands which are small organs on top of the kidneys. Stress and medical illnesses can cause the adrenal glands to produce large amounts of cortisol at bedtime which results in difficulty sleeping. Elevated cortisol levels can leave you feeling wired and anxious and lead to racing thoughts or the inability to quiet your thoughts at bedtime. SerenCalm™, a natural supplement, helps lower nighttime cortisol levels and promote restful sleep.
Sleep problems can also be associated with medications or drugs like alcohol, nicotine, energy drinks, and caffeine. Low vitamin D and obesity is also associated with sleep problems.
Identifying the cause of insomnia is important in finding the right treatment for your sleep problem. Our holistic doctors can get to the root of your insomnia by using salivary and blood testing help to identify the cause of your insomnia. Give us a call and start your way back to a restful night’s sleep.
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