Chronic
sleep problems can seriously disrupt a person's life,  taking
a heavy toll in both in personal and professional relationships. And
although sleep disorders can be debilitating in and of themselves--over
time they can spur additional health problems by weakening the immune
system and decreasing natural resistance to infection, depression,
cell breakdown, and disease.
The National Institute on Aging has estimated that
over 80% of the aged population experience some type of sleep problem
at one time or another--with insomnia regularly striking one-fourth
of this population.1
Besides insomnia, sleep disorders can also take
specific forms such as late-phase sleep syndrome, restless legs
syndrome, and jet lag. For more information click on link below:
Sleep
Disorders and Melatonin: Melatonin is known as the body's
"biological clock," for its crucial role in shaping our
physiological responses to the 24-hour cycle.
Sleep
Disorders and Adrenal Hormones: High levels of cortisol
are associated with stress, restlessness, and the inability to sleep
deeply throughout the night.
Sleep
Disorders and Amino Acids: The right balance of amino
acids can improve the quality of sleep and decrease the time it
takes to fall asleep at night.
Teresa
Rispoli has her Ph.D. in Nutrition,
is a licensed Acupuncturist and
clinical researcher. She has been
in practice for well over 25 years.
It is through her clinical practice
that she has gained insights into
chronic health conditions. If
you are suffering from unexplained
symptoms that come and go you owe
it to yourself to find out why.
Find out today call for a Nutritional
Consultation with Dr. Rispoli.
Your
happiness is a reflection of your
health call today For an
appointment, contact her office
at (800) 956-7083 or (818) 707-3125.
We also offer Functional Laboratory
tests that can be done through the
mail in the privacy of your home
to help determine why you are having
these symptoms. For more information
on these click on lab tests.
References
1 Foley DJ, Monjan AA, Brown SL, Simonsick EM, Wallace RB, Blazer
DG. Sleep complaints among elderly persons: an epidemiologic study
of three communities. Sleep 1995;18(6):425-32.
|
