The Sleep Solution

Sleep is the foundation for all health in my opinion and professional experience, there are so many things that it builds the foundation for which we link back to sleep.

Problems with weight loss, energy, disease, cravings, focus and much much more.

The questions below are split into three sections based around physical health, mental health and lifestyle habits, they will give me a place to look in order to give us knowledge of the low hanging fruits to quickly improve your sleep and thereon your health too.

Please answer with your first instinct, don’t over think it, if something happens occasionally, put it, if it never happens, don’t.

We will go through what jumps out when we talk.

 

Which of the following do you experience the most? *

Physical Health

Has your doctor told you that you're overweight? *
Have you been diagnosed with either prediabetes or diabetes? *
Are you taking prescription medication for a chronic disease, such as heart disease, blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma, acid reflux, joint pain, or insomnia? *
Are you taking over-the-counter remedies for acid reflux, pain, allergies, or insomnia? *
Do you have an irregular menstrual cycle?
Do you have hot flashes or disrupted sleep related to menopause? *
Do you have a decreased libido? *
Have you been diagnosed with a disease linked to chronic inflammation, such as multiple sclerosis or inflammatory bowel disease? *
Do you have frequent lower back pain? *
Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? *
Do you snore? *
Do you wake up feeling congested or with a stuffy nose? *
Do you have frequent abdominal pain, heartburn, or indigestion? *
Do you have frequent headaches or migraines? *
Do your eyes feel tired at the end of the day? *

Mental Health

Do you feel anxious? *
Do you feel low or have frequent blue moods? *
Do you struggle with attention and focus? *
Do you experience brain fog or poor concentration? *
Do you frequently lose items, like your glasses, a charging cable, or keys? *
Are you forgetful of names and faces? *
Do you rely on a calendar or to-do lists? *
Do you regularly get tired in the afternoon? *
Do you regularly wake feeling tired? *
Have you been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? *
Have you been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or bipolar disorder? *
Do you have food cravings? *
Do you feel like you have a lack of willpower over food? *
Have you been told that you are irritable? *
Do you have trouble making decisions? *

Lifestyle Habits

Do you take less than 5,000 steps a day? *
Do you spend less than an hour outdoors under daylight each day? *
Do you exercise after 9:00 p.m.? *
Do you spend more than an hour on the computer, your phone, or watching TV before bedtime? *
Do you have one or more alcoholic drinks (cocktails, wine, or beer) after dinner? *
Do you forget to drink water throughout the day? *
Do you drink coffee, tea, or caffeinated soda in the afternoon or evening? *
Do you consume chocolates, high-carb foods (doughnuts, pizza), or energy drinks to improve your energy level? *
Do you binge on foods late in the day regardless of hunger? *
Do you drink or eat anything (other than water) after 7:00 p.m.? *
Do you sleep with a light on? *
Do you set aside less than 7 hours for sleep and rest every day? *
Do you need an alarm clock to wake up in the morning? *
Do you typically catch up on sleep on the weekends? *
Do you eat whenever food is presented to you, even if you are not hungry? *