EP 90 Why Sleep Is the Most Underrated Health Tool You Have

Sleep is the thing that makes you capable of handling your life the way you want to, not the thing you catch up on when life calms down. When you think about health goals, where does sleep fall on your list of priorities? Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is diving into why sleep is the most underrated tool in your health kit. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the danger of glamorizing exhaustion and seeing rest as lazy, what sleep actually does for your body, what happens to your body when you don’t get enough sleep, and more! We delve into how sleep changes in midlife before discussing cortisol and quality of sleep. Dr. Jenna even touches on why hormonal issues are not the cause of every sleep problem in midlife. You’ll even learn about some practical things you can do to improve your sleep. Finally, you’ll be reminded to address what is actually waking you up at night. To hear all this and more, be sure to press play now! Key Points From This Episode:Why sleep needs to be prioritized for your health.What sleep does to the body and your overall health.How sleep changes in perimenopause and menopause.The effects of stress and cortisol on your sleep.Why not every midlife sleep problem is because of hormones.Specific things you can do to improve sleep, especially in midlife.The importance of addressing the cause of your sleep issues.Today’s action steps to improve your sleep.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi