Sleep hygiene - Revive Hormone Institute

What is sleep hygiene?

Sleep hygiene refers to the recommended practices and habits that promote consistent, restful sleep. Good sleep hygiene is vital for both physical and mental health.

Getting adequate, high-quality sleep each night can help improve concentration, productivity, mood, and overall wellbeing. On the flip side, poor sleep hygiene can negatively impact daily functioning and long-term health.

Some key components of sleep hygiene include:

• Sleep routine - Going to bed and waking up at consistent times, even on weekends
• Bedroom environment - Having a quiet, cool, and dark room that is optimized for sleep
• Avoiding food, alcohol, and screen time close to bedtime
• Daily exercise and sunlight exposure
• Managing stress through relaxation techniques

Establishing a soothing pre-bed routine, like taking a warm bath or reading a book, signals to the body and mind to wind down for sleep.

Many hormone imbalances can also interfere with high-quality sleep. If you struggle with insomnia despite good sleep hygiene, consider getting your hormones tested. The experts at Revive Hormone Institute can help identify and treat hormonal causes of sleep disruption with customized bioidentical hormone therapy. Their holistic protocols help patients achieve deep, restorative sleep naturally.

Additional sleep hygiene tips:

• Avoid napping during the day
• Limit fluid intake before bed to prevent awakenings to urinate
• Keep the bedroom quiet, cool (~65°F), and dark
• Purchase a comfortable mattress and pillows
• Write all worries and to-do's in a notebook before bed

Establishing healthy sleep habits takes consistency but pays dividends in energy, mood, and wellbeing. By optimizing your sleep hygiene and addressing any underlying issues, you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day!