Symptoms — insomnia
Natural relief from your sleeplessness
“I’d had insomnia since the earth’s crust cooled — a long, long
time! As I got older the insomnia really kicked in. I’ve been on the Program
for about half a year now, and it has helped a whole lot with my sleep problems.
People have definitely noticed the change in me. I’m bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.”
— Chris, Personal Program
Member
Do you wake up at 3:00 am and look at the clock — then can’t go back
to sleep ‘til dawn? Sleeping problems like difficulty falling asleep, trouble
staying asleep and restless sleep are common in women in perimenopause and
menopause. Insomnia, in fact, is a common symptom of hormonal imbalance.
Insomnia and interrupted sleep patterns are especially common during
perimenopause, affecting some one-third to two-thirds of all women. While
it’s true that some women need less sleep than others, there is a difference
between needing less sleep and having trouble sleeping when you’re tired.
If you aren’t waking up refreshed in the morning, it’s time to do something
about your sleeplessness. You’re harming your health if you don’t.
Insomnia and related sleeping problems may have many causes, but the usual suspects
are:
- Night sweats,
which are a clear indicator of hormonal imbalance.
- Chronic stress, which causes adrenal exhaustion
and suppresses levels of DHEA, a vital regulator of sleep. This is one way we pay
the price for over-scheduled lifestyles.
- Alcohol, caffeine, or carbohydrate consumption, especially in the hours before bedtime
often results in sleeplessness. It’s a common mistake to eat a late dinner
that’s high in carbs.
- Conflicts, worries or problems that create
anxiety and that we have avoided dealing with or haven’t been able to
resolve happily.
You don’t need sleeping pills
It’s very important to avoid chronic dependence on sleeping pills as a cure
for insomnia. They may be needed to support you through brief transitions, but they
create new problems without fixing the ones you already have.
And insomnia relief doesn’t require sleeping pills. We recommend addressing
insomnia causes. Many women find natural cures for insomnia by giving their bodies
the support they need to maintain hormonal balance.
(For more in-depth information on causes and natural solutions for sleeplessness,
read our full-length article on insomnia in
women.)
Our Personal Program has been very successful in helping women with sleeping problems
due to hormonal imbalance.
The Personal Program is a great place to start
The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-798-7902. We’re here to listen and help.
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Last Modified:
08/27/2009