HOW TO ACHIEVE A MORE RESTFUL NIGHT’S SLEEP
Kick the screen habit. You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again: Looking at an electronic screen — a TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone — before bed is detrimental to sleep quality. Light from these
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your mind and body. One study published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that the quality of your sleep is much more important than the quantity — that is, if you want to feel rested. And we all want to feel rested. So, what can you do to improve the quality of your sleep and get the rest you need? Listen to your body. This, above all else, is crucial to a good night’s sleep. Your body knows when it’s time for bed. Generally, you want to go to bed when you feel tired, whether that’s at 8 p.m. or 1
devices is disruptive to your brain’s suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which helps regulate your circadian rhythm, and screen time before bed can throw off normal SCN function. Put your excuses for staying up too late to bed. Say no to “one more episode.” And all those emails? They can wait until tomorrow. Not getting enough quality sleep is harmful to your mental and physical health. When you get into the habit of following these three tips, you’ll find yourself feeling rested and refreshed in no time.
a.m. Whenever your body tells you it needs rest, you should make a habit of going to bed then. The more consistent you are, the better your sleep will be. Wake up naturally. Jolting yourself awake with an alarm or radio isn’t doing your brain and body any favors (it can be stressful on the body and even elevate blood pressure, which is not good first thing in the morning). If you do need an alarm, consider a wake-up light. Wake-up lights mimic the sunrise, slowly brightening the room, waking your body in a natural, gentle way.
Our Patients Say It Best
Over a decade ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Fortunately, the chemotherapy was effective, but in the process of getting rid of the cancer, the chemo caused severe nerve damage. I suffered from neuropathy pain for about nine years. It was pretty incapacitating at times. I couldn’t function properly. I tried everything to get better, and I mean everything: electroshock therapy, injections, pain pills, acupuncture, reflexology — you name it, I talked to a doctor about it. It seemed hopeless. Then my wife saw Dr. Thai on “Good Morning America.” When I started treatment, Dr. Thai told me I had 71 percent nerve damage. Today, I would say I’ve improved at least 80 percent. After the sixth or eighth treatment, I could feel a difference in the neuropathy in my feet. After the 17th treatment, I could really tell a difference. I started testing
myself by moving more, taking longer walks, and
putting pressure on my feet to see if it would really work. And it did work!
I only have a little numbness left, the burning sensation is completely gone, and my quality of life is a lot better. Recovering doesn’t just help you physically — it helps you spiritually and mentally as well. I can’t say enough for Dr. Thai and Dr. Buckley. They are second-to-none. In fact, the whole team at Advanced Nerve and Laser is amazing. When you come into the office, you’d think you’ve known these people your whole life. They call you by name, make sure your needs are met, show medical professionalism beyond reproach, and you get to know them as a family.
These people are angels of mercy, and I’m really happy. –Gary
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