Dear John, 50-70 million US adults have a sleep disorder, even MORE worldwide! According to the National Institutes of Health, lack of restful sleep causes a long list of issues, including obesity, certain cancers, depression and anxiety, lack of focus and energy, higher accident rates, decreased sex drive and more! Alongside nutrition and exercise, Harvard Medical School considers sleep to be the third pillar of good health. Without good sleep, our bodies aren't getting the digest-repair-restore time needed to heal. And without enough restful sleep, our mental health tanks — the important emotional reserves we need to deal with the stressors of life get depleted, and compliance with any healing protocol can feel overwhelming or even impossible. |