11 Surprising Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
There’s nothing better than the refreshed feeling you have when you wake up from a restful night of sleep. But did you know that sleep can do much more than just alleviate fatigue? It’s true! Getting a sufficient amount of sleep can:
- Improve your cardiovascular (heart) health
- Regulate your blood sugar (reducing your risk for Type 2 diabetes)
- Help you maintain steady weight (less fluctuations)
- Support muscle growth
- Strengthen your immune system
- Reduce your risk of injury
- Increase your attention span and productivity
- Make it easier for you to learn and remember information
- Reduce stress
- Improve your mood
- Increase creativity and motivation
How Much Sleep Should You Be Getting?
Considering all the benefits that a good night’s sleep can offer, it’s important that we get the correct amount of shut-eye. But how much sleep is enough? Experts generally recommend that adults sleep between seven and nine hours each night. (Notably, statistics published by the Sleep Foundation indicate that more than one-third of adults sleep less than seven hours a night, on average.)
Are You Struggling With Insomnia?
If you regularly have a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep, contact us today. Given how many benefits can result from a good night’s sleep, it’s critical that you promptly address any insomnia concerns, and we can help. We’ll be happy to tell you about our practice and our approach to treating insomnia, and if you feel that we’re a good match for your needs, we can schedule therapy in Middlebury, CT or therapy in Southbury, CT at a date and time that’s convenient for you. We also offer telehealth visits for clients all throughout Connecticut. Our providers are trained in CBT, mindfulness based techniques, and somatic experiencing, all of which can help you gain skills to assist with better quality sleep. Our APRN's can explore any medical conditions that may be contributing to sleep issues, and evaluate vitamin levels, as well as thyroid hormone levels, to determine if there is a physical factor to issues with sleep. Together, as a team, we can work with you to help you get a better nights sleep, which in turn will improve your life and stress levels. You deserve to feel better!