An estimated 10-30% of the global population struggles with insomnia.
Studies have also shown that insomnia and sleep troubles can also emerge specifically in relation to anxiety's around COVID-19.
Insomnia is not just one rough night of sleeping. It is extended periods of time gone without sleep. A sense of powerlessness that comes from losing the ability to close your eyes and relax. The feeling of having to function through your day even though you have no energy to spare.
The amount of sleep you are receiving per night can affect almost all aspects of your health and so does the time you actually turn in.
If you are suffering with insomnia you might want to look at your diet. A key cause in sleep irregularity could be an insensitivity to gluten. Gluten acts as a central nervous system stimulant causing oxidative stress and inflammatory fires in the brain. Gluten can cause serotonin levels to drop, a racing mind, heightened anxiety and even full-blown depression. Body aches and difficulty with daily functioning are also common.
The experts agree because over 50 percent of newly diagnosed celiac have sleep disturbances. They have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, daytime sleepiness and don't feel rested after hours of sleep. Even when some eliminate gluten, sleep issues remain for a longer period of time until the brain readjusts.
Celiac and celiac-sensitive individuals bounce between depression and anxiety in big numbers. The rates are staggering.
Sleep is incredibly important and excessive loss can lead to things like brain atrophy. If you are suffering from insomnia we can discuss the best way for you to tackle it and finally get the good night's sleep you deserve.