How your sleep specialist in West Bradenton, and Sarasota, FL, can help you sleep well
Not sleeping well is a common problem. High levels of stress, uneven sleep habits, and workload can all lead to inadequate sleep. Poor sleep can have profound effects on your body, including your heart.
Dr. Jeremy McConnell at Florida Sleep Specialists offers comprehensive sleep medicine services. He has two convenient office locations in West Bradenton, and Sarasota, FL, to help you sleep well.
The Importance of Sleep
Your body repairs itself while you sleep, and an average adult should aim for at least 7 hours of sleep every night. If you don’t get adequate sleep, it can lead to:
- High blood pressure – your heart doesn’t slow down when you don’t sleep
- Diabetes – sleep may help to keep blood sugar levels under control
- Obesity – the part of the brain that controls hunger may be affected when you don’t sleep well
There are some sleep disorders that can dramatically affect heart function, including:
Sleep apnea, because it blocks sufficient oxygen to the major organs, including the heart.
Insomnia, because lack of sleep can lead to increased stress levels, high blood pressure, and less energy to exercise, which can all have a detrimental effect on your heart.
If you think you might be suffering from a sleep disorder, you owe it to your heart to schedule a sleep study with your sleep medicine specialist. Once a diagnosis is made, your sleep specialist can treat your condition, so you can sleep well again.
There are several steps you can take to help yourself sleep well. Remember to:
- Avoid looking at your phone, computer, or other screens before bed
- Avoid eating before bed, and don’t drink alcohol before bed
- Practice a relaxation ritual like a warm bath, reading, or deep breathing, to help signal your body it’s time for sleep
Contact Us Today
To learn more about how sleep affects the heart, talk with an expert. Call Dr. McConnell at Florida Sleep Specialists in West Bradenton, FL, at (941) 792-8383, or in Sarasota, FL, at (941) 827-0701. Call today.