The Superpower of Sleep

After addressing and fixing my own chronic sleep issues and realizing the impact it had on me, I know that sleep can be a superpower.

A wholistic health care plan is never complete without addressing both the quality and quantity of a patients sleep. We spend a large portion of our life asleep (around 1/3 of our day!), and for good reason! Sleep is necessary for so many functions that keep our bodies healthy and happy. So, if there is something wrong with somebody’s sleep, you can bet that it is going to impact other areas of their life. We all know that after a poor night’s sleep we don’t feel our best, but did you know that sleep is involved in the following processes in the body (to name a few):

- Regulation of mood

- Immune functioning

- Memory consolidation

- Hormone regulation

- Metabolism and weight loss

- Tissue repair and recovery

- Detoxification of tissues

There is an endless list of reasons why people aren't getting the quality sleep that they desire. Maybe you're going through some big transitions in your life right now (think new moms, new jobs, etc). Maybe you have some imbalances in your hormones that are getting in the way of getting a good night sleep. Or maybe you're like me and simply thought that less time sleeping would equal more time being productive (unfortunately not true!).

Optimizing sleep to make it truly restorative can be life changing. I work with my patients to try and uncover the WHY of their sleep issues, so that we can move towards developing a customized treatment plan to target what is getting in the way of a good night’s sleep. Feel free to reach out and book a consultation if you have any concerns about the quality of your sleep!

In health,

Dr. Charlotte Rose, ND.

This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be substituted or interpreted as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before implementing any changes to your healthcare plan.

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