Sleep hygiene

What is sleep hygiene?

Sleep hygiene refers to the habits and practices that support healthy, high-quality sleep. Good sleep hygiene creates optimal conditions for falling asleep quickly and sleeping soundly through the night.

Some key elements of sleep hygiene include:

• Sleep environment - Your bedroom should be cool, dark, and quiet. Consider blackout curtains, a white noise machine, and ensuring your mattress and pillows are comfortable.


• Electronics - Avoid screens and digital devices before bed, as the blue light can disrupt your circadian rhythms and melatonin production.


• Regular schedule - Going to bed and waking up at consistent times trains your body's internal clock for better sleep.


• Relaxation - Practices like yoga, meditation, stretching, and taking a warm bath can relieve stress and prepare both body and mind for sleep.


• Food and drink - Avoid heavy meals, caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine too close to bedtime. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water earlier in the day.

Sleep hygiene is important because quality sleep impacts nearly every aspect of health - from weight management to memory consolidation, immunity, and mental health. Establishing strong sleep hygiene habits can improve sleep, boost daytime energy, enhance productivity, and support overall wellness.

At Hormone Care Center, many of our clients discover improved sleep as they rebalance key hormones like melatonin, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone through our personalized programs. Our holistic hormone optimization plans help clients address factors contributing to poor sleep like hormonal imbalances, stress, nutrition, and more. Clients often report deeper, more restorative sleep as a benefit of our treatment plans. Contact us today to learn more about how balanced hormones and improved sleep hygiene can help you feel your best.