BodyLogicMD Promotes Sleep Awareness 52 Weeks a Year

Boca Raton, FL – March 25, 2009 - It’s been said “sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” If that isn’t enough to convince you to get the Zs, how about the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week every March or the Better Sleep Council's Better Sleep Month in May? No matter where you draw your inspiration, you may need to investigate your sleep habits to see how they might be affecting you.

“Sleeping helps rejuvenate the mind and body, but many who think they're getting enough rest, find they can't make it through the day without a caffeine break (or a nap!),” says Dr. Alicia Stanton, BodyLogicMD Chief Medical Officer and hormone therapy expert. “Add perimenopause, menopause or andropause (male menopause) to the mix and a getting good night’s sleep can be quite challenging.”

Besides making you feel tired and listless, lack of sleep or poor, restless sleep can cause:

• Weight gain
• Hormone imbalances
• Higher risk of Type 2 diabetes
• Risk of fatigue-induced car accidents
• Inability to handle stress
• Mental impairment
• Poor immune system

In addition, sleep deprivation can be a cause of hormone changes, as well as a result of it.

“As we age, hormone levels naturally decline and become unbalanced, which only adds to the issue if you’re having trouble with your sleep,” adds Dr. Stanton. “Mental and physical stamina lessen, a loss of energy is felt, and physical changes such as hot flashes or thinning hair and memory loss can occur. It is essential to find the right balance for your health. In many cases, nutrition, a fitness program and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can make all the difference. Patients are often shocked to find out that imbalance hormones can cause insomnia.”

Sleep deprivation can take over your life. With the help of a BodyLogicMD anti-aging physician, you can follow a healthier lifestyle tailored specifically for your particular needs, including nutrition, fitness and natural hormones. Put this all together and not only will you be feeling better during your waking hours, but also enjoying a happy, healthy dreamland.

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