Are you an insomnia sufferer seeking non-pharmaceutical options to manage sleep? Are you seeking an alternative to sleep supplements that make you feel groggy in the morning? I'll give you a detailed sleep plan that incorporates a variety of modalities, including dietary changes, lifestyle and environmental changes, and targeted supplements to help you achieve a good night's rest.
We will explore the importance of "sleep hygiene", dietary choices, the role of cortisol and stress management, and the occasional use of herbal and nutraceutical sleep aids to help restore balance to your slumber.
Come prepared with a "sleep diary" outlining your typical pre-bedtime and sleep habits (i.e. when you begin getting ready for bed; your bedroom temperature and lighting; what types of pillows, blankets, and mattress you use, how often you wake in the night and why, what time you wake in the morning, etc.).