Our June issue brings you ideas and solutions about a common problem at The Center — lack of sleep! Sleep affects weight, mood, and overall well-being. It even affects libido.

MEDICAL NEWS
Sleep Deprivation Adds to Your Waistline

Sleep curtailment is common in our society. The current average duration of sleep for Americans hsa fallen to 6.9-7.0 hours from 8.0-8.9 hours in 1960. Recent research has found significant adverse effects of sleep deprivation on our hormones and metabolism. In fact, some scientists feel that lack of sleep is one of the major contributing factors to the obesity and diabetes epidemic!

Learn how sleep loss can sabotage your weightloss efforts...

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS
Sleep: A Balanced Approach

Lack of sleep is a common problem in our whirlwind society. As you can see from our other practitioners, lack of sleep causes a slew of problems. From a psychological standpoint, lack of sleep can contribute to irritability, moodiness, and fatigue; while too much sleep may indicate depression. I invite you to read the American Psychological Association (APA) pamphlet on sleep, noting that the most effective treatment for prolonged sleep problems is cognitive behavioral therapy. You can do your own therapy by following the simple guidelines detailed in the brochure. If they don’t help, you are welcome to contact me at The Center for consultation.

Read why sleep is important and what happens when you don't get enough...

PHYSICAL THERAPY NEWS
Exercise Your Right to Sleep Better This Summer

The incidence of adult sleep problems increases as we age. Reduced sleep can lead to an array of health-related issues. Severe sleep disturbances can lead to depression and decreased quality of life. In the last few years, several studies have shown that exercise may help us to fall asleep earlier after going to bed, as well as increase our total sleep time. This is particularly true for those over age 60, where regular exercise was correlated with an increase in body temperature and a promotion of the relaxation effect.

What we do know about exercise is that it reduces our stress levels, improves heart, lung and muscle function, may improve our mood, assists with weight loss and weight management, decreases our risk for chronic illnesses, and now...may improve our sleep.

NUTRITIONAL NEWS
Tired and Gaining Weight?

Many people today admit to giving up sleep in order to cope with the demands of today’s fast-paced world. While the pace of life has sped up, the incidence of obesity has also sped up, doubling since the 1960’s in the United States. In addition, our sleep has declined by almost two hours in the past 40 years! It’s no wonder that scientists are studying the relationship between sleep and weight gain.

Learn about how sleep and weight gain are related...