The Role of Hormones in Healthy Sleep Patterns
You may not give sleep too much thought unless you’re not getting enough. It takes a few nights of disrupted, or worse, no sleep, to start to seriously wonder what’s behind a sudden bout of insomnia. For the most part, when lack of sleep hits, the first impulse is to look at factors such as stress, bedroom conditions, lack of exercise, or excessive caffeine and sugar intake. And it’s true—these things are often to blame. But what about the little-known causes of insomnia? For instance, have you ever wondered what role your hormones play in regularly obtaining a restful night of sleep? Or what role they play in regulating a number of other factors that influence your sleep patterns, such as diet and energy levels? Tracing the connection between disrupted sleep patterns and hormonal imbalance could mean finally putting your sleep problems behind you—all while improving your overall health. Read more…
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