Rehab Your Sleep
According to the CDC, adults should get 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night for optimal health. However, 35% of people - about 1 in 3 Americans - regularly sleep less than what is recommended.
After years of consulting patients, NOW Expert and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Will Cole has seen the far-reaching implications poor sleep can have on a person’s health. But it’s never too late, or too difficult, to take back control of your sleep.
Rehab Your Sleep
With Dr. Will Cole, NOW Expert & Functional Medicine Practitioner
Why sleep is important
Getting consistent, high-quality sleep is critical for the maintenance of:
- Optimal cardiovascular health
- Normal brain function
- Healthy immune system function
Sleep tips by age
18-25: Aim for seven hours every day, despite all-nighters!
25-35: Establish a nighttime routine, limit blue-light exposure before bed, try meditation and other sleep aids to set yourself up for sleep success despite demanding jobs and children!
35-50: Hormone fluctuations happen, work with a healthcare provider to determine dietary and lifestyle adjustments to find balance.
50-65: You probably have more time on your hands by this point, so aim for more than seven hours of sleep a night!
65+: It sounds counterintuitive, but staying active with daily gentle movement like walking, yoga, and swimming can improve your sleep quality!
Tools to get a better night’s sleep
- Magnesium*
- Lavender Essential Oils
- Weighted blankets
- Warm showers
- Block blue light
- Meditation
- Blackout curtains
- Music
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
