Do you spend most of your nights counting sheep, rather than dreaming? Studies indicate that a good 6 to 8 hours of sleep is required for good health and optimal functioning brain. A survey conducted by CDC revealed that 1 out of 3 adults are sleep deprived.

The Sleep Research Society recommended specific hours of sleep for each age group; click here to identify your sleep requirements.

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What causes sleeplessness in Louisville KY?

Variety of medical conditions can cause insomnia or sleeplessness in Louisville KY such as,

• Asthma
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Hyperthyroidism
• Arthritis
• Neurological diseases
• Stress and depression
• Chronic pain
• Sleep disorder
• Lower back pain

In addition to medical conditions, bad eating and sleeping habits also contribute to sleepless nights. Your lifestyle also has a great impact on the quality of sleep.

The circadian rhythm (body's internal clock that signals it's time to sleep or wake) controls your sleep-wake cycle, poor work timings, travelling across different time-zones or too many early or late-night shifts disrupt this cycle and lead to a state of insomnia.

Eating later in the evening, engages your digestive system, which makes sleeping difficult. Acids used to digest food causes heartburn and disrupt sleeping cycle.

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How to improve sleep quality?

Give your body sufficient time to rest and recharge. Missing few hours of sleep can set a deterioration process in motion. Sleep deprivation makes your body prone to weight gain, muscle loss, fatigue, stress, anger, and other medical conditions. Here are some tips to improve sleep quality.

• Plan and schedule 6-8 hours of sleep every day.
• Keep bedroom distraction-free and comfortable for sleep.
• Make sure bedroom is quiet and at the right temperature.
• Limit coffee and alcohol consumption, if you have trouble sleeping.
• Avoid heavy meals, before bedtime.
• Sleep early and wake early. Don't go beyond the recommended sleep cycle.
• Exercise in the morning.
• Remain active during the day, so that your body demands rest at night.

A short span of sleep deprivation can damage your immune system, cause chronic sleeplessness and lead to other medical condition. These days chiropractic care is being used to deal with sleeplessness and insomnia. Here is how it works.

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Chiropractic Care and Sleeplessness

Chiropractic adjustments induce proper blood flow throughout the body. Improved blood flow facilitates nutrient distribution to muscle cells and enhances body's natural healing process. All this corrects the subluxations or misalignments in the spine.

Misalignments prevent the spinal nerves to transmit messages to and from the brain. Disruption between brain, nerves, and spine puts your body out of balance and causes sleep deprivation.

Once the misalignments are corrected with chiropractic manipulation, communication between the brain and spine is restored. This reduces bodily stress and helps you sleep better.

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Establish a quality sleep cycle with Louisville Chiropractic. We use non-invasive methods for pain management and performance enhancement. Our trained and professional chiropractors offer affordable and timely services, along with superior customer satisfaction. Call (502) 489-8480 to book an appointment with our chiropractor on Evergreen Road, Louisville KY.